Playing the English by Nikolaos Ntirlis (Paperback)

This Playing the English by Nikolaos Ntirlis is an English-language chess opening book on the English Opening after 1.c4. It presents a complete White repertoire built around plans and structures rather than long engine lines.

What this book covers

Nikolaos Ntirlis presents a full repertoire for White after 1.c4 and explains the main responses Black can choose. Each section begins with the key ideas behind the variation, so the book helps you understand the positions that arise on the board as well as the theory behind them.

That approach matters in the English Opening, where practical judgement often counts more than recalling the longest computer line. The book is aimed at players building a White repertoire and at readers who want to understand the strategic ideas behind the opening.

Author’s practical approach

Nikolaos Ntirlis has used the English Opening successfully in correspondence play at a high level and has also taught it to players across a wide range of strengths. As a result, the repertoire is shaped for over-the-board play, with an emphasis on clarity, practical decisions and positions you can handle under time pressure.

The book supports opening study, White repertoire work and practical tournament preparation.

Edition details

• Author: Nikolaos Ntirlis
• Title: Playing the English – A World-Class Repertoire
• Product type: chess opening book
• Opening: English Opening
• Move order: 1.c4
• Language: English
• Binding: paperback
• Page count: 440