Keene Raymond, Plaskett James, Tisdall Jon. The English Defence ...e6,...b6,...Bb7

London: Batsford Ltd, 1987. — 116 p. — (The Tournament Player's Repertoire of Openings). — ISBN: 0-7134-1322-0.The English Defence, in which Black plays... e6... b6 and... Bb7 has been popularised by such creative Grandmasters as Keene, Miles, Plaskett and Speelman. Black allows White to set up a broad pawn centre which he can counterattack in hypermodern style. The theory of the opening is still in an embryonic stage and opportunities exist for new ideas by the creative player.
By basing the material around complete games and game extracts, the authors explain the strategic ideas of the English Defence. Detailed analysis is given of the morecomplicated lines, in particular the ultra-sharp 1.d4 e6 2.c4 b6 3.e4 Bb7 4.Bd3 f5, and this work will therefore suit players of a wide range of strengths.
Raymond Keene has represented England in 8 Olympiads and written over 50 books on chess. James Plaskett is one of England's most recent Grandmasters who always plays to win. Jon Tisdall is an International Master and chess journalist for Reuters.