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This Grandmaster Repertoire 4: The English Opening, Volume 2 by Mihail Marin is a paperback chess opening book for players building a White repertoire after 1.c4. As part of the respected Grandmaster Repertoire series, it combines detailed opening analysis with clear explanations of the ideas behind the moves.
Mihail Marin covers the English Opening from White’s side and examines all of Black’s replies to 1.c4 except 1...e5 and 1...c5. The book brings together current theory, a large number of new ideas and practical commentary that helps you understand the resulting positions rather than simply memorise variations.
What this volume focuses on
This is a book for players who want to build a serious repertoire and develop it over time. It is aimed at anyone who wants to play the English Opening with a clear understanding of pawn structures, typical piece manoeuvres and the transition into the middlegame.
- Extensive analysis with many new ideas in the main lines
- Repertoire focus: White after 1.c4
- Coverage: all Black responses except 1...e5 and 1...c5
- Explanatory prose that helps make sense of the positions
- Series: Grandmaster Repertoire
- Author: Mihail Marin
For players looking for a dedicated book on the English Opening, this volume offers both theory and practical guidance for use at the board. It is written in English and presented in paperback format.
Reviews
“Mihail Marin's excellent repertoire books on the English Opening have helped to cement the reputation of Quality Chess' Grandmaster Repertoire series... Marin's deep experience and passion for the English Opening is clear throughout the book... If you've even the slightest inclination towards the English Opening, this trio of books is strongly recommended.”
GM Luke McShane, New in Chess
“Marin infuses so many new key ideas that the lines once again can be used as a way of seeking an advantage for White... I loved Volume One in this series, and I find this work even more impressive. 4 Stars (out of 4)”
Carsten Hansen, ChessCafe (full review)
Key details
- Product type: chess opening book
- Author: Mihail Marin
- Series: Grandmaster Repertoire
- Volume: 4
- Opening: The English Opening
- Binding: paperback
- Page count: 432
- ISBN: 978-1-906552-38-1
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