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taufiq 19-Aug-08, 11:32	English / KID ? Hi there ! Everybody ok ? Is there someone in this club who is willing to teach me some basics of the English opening, and the Kings Indian Defence ? I'm willing to play several unrated games, and also have time available to learn or read some books.. Thanks in advance, Geert
madik 20-Aug-08, 04:25	I'm Willing Hey, I need to learn some solid openings as well. One of the guys who is trying to help me out suggested that I try the English Defense, so I would be willing to play a few games to see how it works but I don't really know that much right now. So, if you can't find anyone who already knows it I'm willing to just play a few games and then chat about how we did. I'm in. ~madik
taufiq 21-Aug-08, 00:49	... I've found this interesting link about the English opening: --> www.exeterchessclub.org.uk Thanks for your offer, Madik ! I'll send you a private message to work something out   Geert
rogubravo 29-Aug-08, 07:17	English opening Hi Geert. What's up? Hope you're doing OK. I wasn't sure if you meant playing the English with white or defending against it with black. As for the KID, Everyman's "Starting Out: The King's Indian Defense" is arguably the best book in the "Starting Out" series. Hope this info is useful.
pgroenborg 30-Aug-08, 01:08	English Hi I've just started to pick up the English Opening (white perspective, I believe English Defence is black playing b6 against 1.c4). I was feeling annoyed that I didn't know exactly how to respond to this opening in blitz against a member of my club, so then I began to play it myself! I've bought Tony Kostens book on it and I recommend it dearly. I've not yet studied it in detail but I've been all over it. So far the book is very good, explaining ideas and concepts. You can get it cheap at amazon if you buy a used one (good as new!).
pgroenborg 30-Aug-08, 02:30	Kramnik plays the english Among many many top ranked players, Kasparov, Karpov and other masters we find Kramnik who is still playing the English from time to time. Here is a game he played recently in the Tal-memorial in Moscow: White: Kramnik, Black: Aleksejev 1. Nf3 c5 2. c4 Nc6 3. Nc3 e5 4. g3 g6 5. Bg2 Bg7 6. O-O d6 7. a3 Nge7 8. b4 h6 9. Rb1 Rb8 10. d3 O-O 11. Bd2 Be6 12. Ne1 f5 13. Qa4 f4 14. e3 g5 15. b5 Na5 16. Ne2 b6 17. exf4 gxf4 18. gxf4 Ng6 19. fxe5 dxe5 20. Qd1 Qd7 21. Be4 Bf5 22. Bxa5 bxa5 23. Ng3 Bxe4 24. dxe4 Qh3 25. Nf5 Rbd8 26. Qf3 Qxf3 27. Nxf3 Rd3 28. Ne1 Rc3 29. Kh1 Bf6 30. Rg1 Kh7 31. b6 axb6 32. Rxb6 Rf7 33. Ng2 Rxa3 34. Nge3 a4 35. Ng4 Bg5 36. Ngxh6 Bxh6 37. Rgxg6 Bf4 38. Kg2 Rb7 39. Rh6+ Bxh6 40. Rxb7+ Kg6 41. Rb6+ * The bishop is not so hot anymore.
texasknightwind 06-Sep-08, 19:05	English I have been playing the English EVERY time I play as white for the last 3 years....I will be happy to help anyone

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