{"product_id":"opening-repertoire-jos-gonz-lez-9781781947043","title":"Opening Repertoire: The English Defence","description":"The English Defence (1 d4 e6 2 c4 b6) is a dynamic, counter-attacking line, initially investigated by English grandmasters. Black aims to set White difficult problems to solve at the very earliest stage of the game. Black's play is provocative - aiming to lure White into establishing a big pawn centre. This is a risky strategy as White falls behind in development and Black switfly becomes very active. However, if White's response is more circumspect then Black can often manoeuvre into favourable structures reminiscent of positions arising from the Nimzo-Indian Defence, the Queen's Indian Defence or even the Dutch. \u003cbr\u003eJosé González provides an excellent analysis of this complex opening and carves out a powerful repertoire for Black covering all lines after 1 d4. It is possible for White to avoid the \"English battle\" by playing either 2 Nf3 or even 2 e4 (a rare move for 1 d4 players but seen occasionally). Gonzalez champions an aggressive variant of the Dutch against 2 Nf3 and outlines a simple but effective French Defence repertoire to counter 2 e4.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete repertoire for Black to counter 1 d4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe question and answer approach provides an excellent study method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e José González\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 178194704X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781781947043\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Everyman Chess\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.29h x 6.69w x 0.87d","brand":"José González","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44181461205247,"sku":"9781781947043","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ac97f99c-c776-47b4-871a-11a9f36c26aa.jpg?v=1690260579","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/opening-repertoire-jos-gonz-lez-9781781947043","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}