517
The English Opening is basically geared to controlling the d5 square. White starts off with 1.c4, follows up with Nc3 and completes the job with a kingside fianchetto.
Gary Lane, Ideas Behind Modern Chess Openings: Black
114
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
Comments
Post a Comment