How to Play the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Zvjaginsev-Krasenkow Attack
- 1. c4: This is the initial move of the English Opening. It controls the center of the board and prepares for the bishop’s development on g2.
- 1… e6: Black responds by preparing to develop their bishop to f8 via d5 while maintaining control of the center.
- 2. Nc3: White develops the knight, supporting the pawn on d4 and maintaining pressure in the center.
- 2… Nf6: Black develops the knight to a central position, pressuring the pawn on e4 and preparing for castling.
- 3. Nf3: White continues to develop their minor pieces, placing another knight that controls the center and prepares for possible attacks.
- 3… Ab4: Black plays the bishop to an active position, threatening the knight on c3 and preparing the way for castling.
- 4. g4: This is an aggressive and uncommon move, aiming to advance on the kingside and potentially prepare an attack on that side of the board.
Variants of the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Zvjaginsev-Krasenkow Attack
Variation 1: 4… Nxg4
In this variation, Black captures the pawn on g4 with their knight. This leads to tactical complications and offers counterattacking opportunities for Black.
Variation 2: 4… d5
Black ignores the pawn on g4 and plays d5, aiming for a solid central game and preparing to expand in the center.