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The main rationale behind the English is to play either in the centre or on the queenside, but in both cases utilising the control of d5 as a focal point upon which to build one's position.
Nigel Povah, How To Play The English Opening
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The centre is the most important part of the board because, from it, there is the prospect of moving the pieces quickly in all directions, whenever necessary. Richard Réti, Modern Ideas In Chess
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