When Pavel Eljanov began developing his English Opening repertoire, he noticed that 1.c4 e6 2.g3 represented a distinct challenge requiring its own dedicated treatment. While his previous courses had covered Black's symmetrical responses, King's Indian structures, and direct central challenges, the setup with ...e6 and …d5 demanded a separate approach. His solution centers on 3.Bg2 followed by Nf3, O-O, and (depending on how black continues) b3—a flexible formation that maintains White's opening advantage while adapting precisely to Black's chosen structure.
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The culminating masterpiece of GM Pavel Eljanov's comprehensive English Opening series has arrived. This fourth and final installment delivers the missing pieces to create a complete, grandmaster-level repertoire that will serve ambitious players for years to come.
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We are proud to present Part 3 of the acclaimed series by elite Grandmaster Pavel Eljanov – English Opening According to Eljanov. This comprehensive course provides a complete and sophisticated repertoire for White against all major fianchetto systems and alternative responses after 1.c4, covering King's Indian type setups, Dutch Defense, Owen Defense, and other critical variations that every serious 1.c4 player must master.
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We are proud to present Part 2 of the acclaimed series by elite Grandmaster Pavel Eljanov – English Opening According to Eljanov. This comprehensive course provides a complete and sophisticated repertoire for White after 1.c4 c5 2.Nf3, covering all major Black responses to the Symmetrical English – one of the most theoretically demanding areas of opening theory.
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The starting point of Eljanov’s repertoire is 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3, which he considers objectively the strongest move for White. By delaying g3 and instead opting for Nc3, White avoids allowing Black to easily challenge the center with the common idea ...c6 followed by ...d5. The result? A rich, flexible, and ambitious setup that gives White lasting pressure and avoids early simplifications.
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