The thing that sold me on the Botvinnik is that I wanted to play the Sicilian but hated the many Anti Sicilians. Since I can play the Botvinnik against many of these Anti Sicilians I am getting a lot of bang for my buck by playing the Botvinnik. Thanks. Also, this system is much more subtle than many might think. Many positions have several moves that all look possible but in reality finding the best move is critical. This will be more difficult for my opponent than for me since I have studied your course.
Hi Simon, I love your videos. Thank you for making these available to everyone! Regarding stopping the queen from moving to H5, why not go BF3? See 13:54 for an example. The same question applies at 15:46. Thanks!
There's an inaccuracy at ua-cam.com/video/tTTbExgotwI/v-deo.html white shouldn't go e4 Nxd5 is better I couldn't understand e4 so I ran it through the engine I checked other variations and e4 doesn't seem to blast open the centre.
My only point of criticism about this course is its receipt against 1...e6 (a fairly common response to 1.c4, by the way). White simply cannot get the tiniest advantage after 2.e4. Moreover black manages to equalize comfortably as the position opens up rather quickly after many exchanges on the center of the board.
@@ShubhamGupta-ep7wt This one, I applied Lemus teachings in his free Video about botvinnik and didn't work Simon love and breath the English, and explain problems I faced while playing English, I use knight e2 setup after minute 30
not even in the slightest. white is always slightly better in the symmetrical. just play a system that involves a quick d4, and if youre too scared of opening up the position after e5 you can play your quiet english lines where you reroute your g knight and black can allow a maroczy if they arent careful as well. symmetrical allows for the quiet slight queenside pressure english players dream of, if you don’t like playing in those setups id really recommend choosing another opening
Hey Simon do u have a complete Repertoir against the Sicilian with this course? (Does 1e4. C5 2.c4... always transpose to your corse?) because having something against the Caro-Kann the french and the Sicilian would be great 👍🏽
10:36 f5
24:30 e5
46:00 e6
47:00 e7
49:00 Nf6 nimzo
1:04:00 Nf6 King's indian
The thing that sold me on the Botvinnik is that I wanted to play the Sicilian but hated the many Anti Sicilians. Since I can play the Botvinnik against many of these Anti Sicilians I am getting a lot of bang for my buck by playing the Botvinnik. Thanks. Also, this system is much more subtle than many might think. Many positions have several moves that all look possible but in reality finding the best move is critical. This will be more difficult for my opponent than for me since I have studied your course.
Thanks for all you do for chess, Simon. I love your repertoire!
Played the English c4 when I started as a dusty player online because everybody is prepared for e4 or d4 openings. You make me want to revisit it.
I came out of retirement after 17 years and played the English Botvinnik with great success. Won $$ in Reno largely due to this system.
Thanks mate I love the English . As a. English man living in wales when I stated I thought it was the appropriate opening to learn 😁
Well done sir. I have a couple books by GM Marin and I'm trying to learn this exciting opening. Thanks so much!
Great book! I still remember a lot of the ideas from when I read that series in 2018
Any hopes to get this course on sale any time soon? I really want this for my son, but in CAD it exceeds the 300 mark :-(
Hi Simon, I love your videos. Thank you for making these available to everyone! Regarding stopping the queen from moving to H5, why not go BF3? See 13:54 for an example. The same question applies at 15:46. Thanks!
Very informative. Very entertaining. Brilliant.
I’ve found that breaking up the move trainer by line group (g6, e5, etc). Have seen the videos many, many times.
There's an inaccuracy at ua-cam.com/video/tTTbExgotwI/v-deo.html white shouldn't go e4 Nxd5 is better I couldn't understand e4 so I ran it through the engine I checked other variations and e4 doesn't seem to blast open the centre.
My only point of criticism about this course is its receipt against 1...e6 (a fairly common response to 1.c4, by the way). White simply cannot get the tiniest advantage after 2.e4. Moreover black manages to equalize comfortably as the position opens up rather quickly after many exchanges on the center of the board.
Which one is better this course or Damian English deep dive.
@@ShubhamGupta-ep7wt This one, I applied Lemus teachings in his free Video about botvinnik and didn't work
Simon love and breath the English, and explain problems I faced while playing English, I use knight e2 setup after minute 30
not even in the slightest. white is always slightly better in the symmetrical. just play a system that involves a quick d4, and if youre too scared of opening up the position after e5 you can play your quiet english lines where you reroute your g knight and black can allow a maroczy if they arent careful as well. symmetrical allows for the quiet slight queenside pressure english players dream of, if you don’t like playing in those setups id really recommend choosing another opening
I really want this course, but as a student I gotta wait for a sale :)
i realize I am quite off topic but does anyone know a good site to watch new tv shows online?
Its time I learn the English to supplement my London System
Same with my Hungarian
Hey Simon do u have a complete Repertoir against the Sicilian with this course? (Does 1e4. C5 2.c4... always transpose to your corse?) because having something against the Caro-Kann the french and the Sicilian would be great 👍🏽
Thanks a lot ! "Tirez les premiers , Messieurs les Anglais !" , "Freddie the pawn" is my best friend !
Up the irons!
I enjoyed the video but as someone who plays the French. E4 E6 C4 D5 doesn't bother me in the least. I don't believe white has much here.
What did you play as black at age 6-18?
Can u please explain kings indian petrosian system
“Who’s Freddy?” Lol
the f pawn
I thought there was a sale on this opening. Sure doesn't look like it when I click on the link.
The video is 8 months old, 🥬
Starts 10:39. You are very boring Simon. This way will scare students to take your course