What is the English Opening?

The English Opening is a chess opening with a rich history and distinct strategic ideas. ChessTerra has 983 instructional videos covering every aspect of the English Opening, from move-order basics to grandmaster-level theory.

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Is the English Opening good for beginners?

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What are the main variations of the English Opening?

The English Opening has several important variations and sub-lines. ChessTerra's video library covers all major lines, with dedicated opening guide articles for in-depth study.

Which grandmasters play the English Opening?

Many world-class grandmasters have championed the English Opening throughout history and at the modern elite level. ChessTerra's 983 videos include games and analysis from GothamChess, Hikaru Nakamura, Agadmator, Daniel Naroditsky, and more.

English Opening Chess Videos

Opening: English Opening

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ECO A10You play White

Defining moves1.c4

Main line1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.g3 Bc5 5.d3 d6 6.Bg2 O-O 7.O-O

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Key variations

King's English Variation 1.c4 e5
King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3
Anglo-Indian Defense 1.c4 Nf6
Agincourt Defense 1.c4 e6
King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6
Symmetrical Variation 1.c4 c5
King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Nf3 Nc6
Anglo-Indian Defense, King's Knight Variation 1.c4 Nf6 2.Nf3