Chess Openings- English

The English Opening in chess is one of the most common flank openings. White looks to gain center control with his c4 pawn and put pressure on the light squares.

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[TheW0rldEndsWithMe]

What's a good, easy to learn opening for begginers?

[thechesswebsite]

I would start with king or pawn openings. So I would start with e4 or d4. I would stay away from gambits starting out. I will be making a video very soon on opening game fundamentals that should also help. Once you start playing, you will start to develop your own style of play and can focus on an opening that fits your style of play.

[DonRawling]

The opening music is so epic and then you're just like "hey it's kevin.."

[JakePortus87]

this explanation is far too simple.

[PhewInvesting]

Are the English Opening follow-up vids planned anytime soon? It's my favorite opening, and I understand the basics (like what's shown in this video), but I still could use some work on expanding my fundamental knowledge. (What should I do after controlling the light squares, punishing incorrect play from opponent, etc.)

[Mintyboy4]

I haven't played in tournaments for years and lately I was experimenting and I learnt to love starting c4, Nc3. thought I was being cool and original, then I saw this vid :(

However I often play e4 before doing a fiancceto on my king side bishop.

[SuperUnknownXD]

you sound so sad...

[Suplexmaschine]

4:10 But when we play Knight to f3, Black can simpli put his Pon to e4. I guess you have to play Pon to d3 first.

[HarryPotterDude1000]

@AlbertEinsten26 Try any of the Indians - King Indian, Queen, Nimzo. Those are pretty good.

[AlbertEinsten26]

what is a good opening to defend against d4 white opening?

[halonone]

Also, I forgot to mention, but if you think about it, giving up a center pawn for a flank pawn isn't entirely in black's best interest. Giving up a pawn on the D file and leaving white with both of his central pawns could come back to bite black in the ass later on in the game.

[halonone]

@pinkokevin If black attacks with the queen's pawn, white can simply pull his knight to C3, and the queen is forced to move away, thus white gets to develop a second piece and gain some tempo. I actually enjoy it when black tries to respond with D6; I tend to win more times than not because inexperienced players spend more time bouncing their queen around than developing pieces.