English Opening (1.c4) – IM Christof Sielecki

Overview

The English Opening is very popular at all levels. In this video series, International Master Christof Sielecki, well-known for his YouTube channel ‘Chessexplained’, teaches you a complete repertoire for White with 1.c4.

What will you learn?

– Build a complete opening repertoire for White
– Learn the plans and ideas of this opening
– Learn the theory of the most important variations

CHAPTER OUTLINE

1. English Opening Repertoire
   International Master Christof Sielecki presents his video series on the English Opening.
2. Introduction 1.c4 e5
   Christof Sielecki introduces the positions arising after 1.c4 e5.
3. Early deviations after 1.c4 e5 2.g3
   Christof Sielecki introduces the positions arising after 1.c4 e5.
4. 1.c4 e5 2.g3 Nf6 3.Bg2 various
   In this video Christof Sielecki shows how to react if Black avoids the reversed Sicilian
5. 1.c4 e5 2.g3 Nf6 3.Bg2 d5
   This video deals with the reversed Sicilian.
6. 1.c4 e5 2.g3 Nc6 3.Bg2 various
   In this video Christof Sielecki covers early deviations after 3.Bg2, for example the reversed Grand Prix.
7. The closed Sicilian reversed: 1.c4 e5 2.g3 Nc6 3.Bg2 g6/d6
   This video deals with the main lines after 3.Bg2 namely g6 and d6.
8. Introduction to the symmetrical English Opening: 1.c4 c5
   In this video Christof Sielecki gives an overview of the different lines in the symmetrical English.
9. The symmetrical English: 1.c4 c5 2.g3 g6
   Christof Sielecki shows what to do against Black’s g6.
10. The symmetrical English: 1.c4 c5 2.g3 Nf6 3.Bg2 d5
    In this video Christof Sielecki explains how to deal with the ambitious d5.
11. The symmetrical English: Rare moves after 1.c4 c5 2.g3
    Christof Sielecki covers early deviations after 2.g3
12. Introduction 1.c4 c6
    In this video Christof Sielecki introduces the positions after 1.c4 c6
13. 1.c4 c6 2.g3 d5 3.Nf3 Bf5/Bg4 setups
    In this video Christof Sielecki explains the positions after 3.Bf5/Bg4.
14. 1.c4 c6 2.g3 d5 3.Nf3 – Setups with g6
    This video features setups with d5 and g6.
15. 1.c4 c6 2.g3 d5 3.Nf3 dxc4
    Christof Sielecki explains how to react if Black takes on c4.
16. Introduction to 1.c4 e6
    In this video Christof Sielecki gives an overview of the positions arising after 1.c4 e6.
17. 1.c4 e6 2.g3 d5 – Tarrasch and Semi-Tarrasch
    This video covers the Tarrasch and Semi Tarrasch.
18. Rare moves after 1.c4 e6 2.g3 d5 3.Bg2
    In this video Christof Sielecki covers early deviations after 3.Bg2
19. 1.c4 e6 2.g3 d5 3.Bg2 Nf6 4.Nf3 Be7
    Christof Sielecki explains the positions after 4…Be7.
20. Introduction 1.c4 Nf6 and others
    Christof Sielecki gives an overview of Black’s alternatives on the first move.
21. 1.c4 Nf6 various and Kings Indian setup
    Christof Sielecki explains how to play against the Kings Indian.
22. 1.c4 Nf6 Grünfeld style
    This video features the lines when Black plays in Grünfeld style.
    
23. The fianchettos 1.c4 g6 and 1.c4 b6
    In this video Christof Sielecki offers you a way to beat both fianchettos g6 and b6.
    
24. The Dutch: 1.c4 f5
    Christof Sielecki explains how to react if Black chooses the Dutch.
    
25. Rare moves after 1.c4
    In the last video of the series Christof Sielecki explains what to do against rare moves after 1.c4.