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This Grandmaster Repertoire 4 - The English Opening vol. 2 by Mihail Marin is an English-language hardcover chess book for players building a White repertoire after 1.c4. As the second volume in the Grandmaster Repertoire series, it focuses on the English Opening and gives you a structured way to study this opening from White’s side.
What this book covers
Mihail Marin presents his own White repertoire in the English Opening. In this volume, he covers Black’s replies to 1.c4 except for 1...e5 and 1...c5. Alongside current theory, the book places emphasis on clear explanations of plans, pawn structures and how to handle the positions that arise.
It is aimed at ambitious players who want more than a move list. The material is suitable for both serious tournament preparation and club-level opening study.
About the Grandmaster Repertoire series
Grandmaster Repertoire is a series of opening books written by strong grandmasters and built around main lines. This volume continues that approach with a detailed repertoire for the English Opening, presented with a focus on practical understanding.
Edition information
- Language: English
- Binding: hardcover
- Pages: 432
- Publication date: 13 October 2010
- ISBN: 978-1-906552-38-1
If you are developing a serious repertoire after 1.c4, this is a focused volume you can return to throughout your opening work.
Key details
- Product type: hardcover chess book
- Series: Grandmaster Repertoire
- Volume: 2
- Author: Mihail Marin
- Opening: English Opening
- Repertoire side: White
- Move covered: 1.c4
- Excluded replies: 1...e5 and 1...c5
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