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ABC of the English Opening UpdateSN_required false ) in his usual lucidThe English Opening is popular with players of all skill levels, from grandmasters to club players. There are few forced variations, and the middlegame is where better chess understanding prevails. In the English Opening, White plays 1. c4, placing his "English bishop" after g2 on the long diagonal g2 a8. As in all good openings, this leaves White fighting for control of the center. Many people think of the English Opening as a colorless opening, but