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The Caro-Kann is one of Black's most reliable answers to 1.e4. It is a regular favourite of elite players, who know that computer-aided preparation now threatens the sharpest lines of the Sicilian or Ruy Lopez (at the very least with a forced draw). The Caro-Kann is less susceptible to such forcing lines - Black sets out to equalise in the opening, and win the game later. Lars Schandorff reveals a bullet-proof opening repertoire and lucidly explains how Black should play the middle and endgame. It features a complete repertoire against 1.e4 with 1...c6. It is written by an eminent opening expert. It is a rock-solid grandmaster repertoire.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Have recently received this book and am on the whole impressed by the coverage. The book descrices a very managable opening repetoire that is certainly usable fron about ELO 1800 up to my level [about [2270] and I expect beyond up to 2450+.
The author makes a good case for the BF5 main line and the retoire is solid but active. I was surprised that the lines with BD2 actually look more threatening than those with BF4...QA5+ but the author provides a solution in both cases, though I need to look more at this.
The coverage of the Panov, Pseudo-Panov [ very popular at club level] and particularly the advance variation is excellent.
My moan is about diagrams. There are at least two diagram errors in the book, one in the chapter on the H4 advance and one in the minor variation chapter where exchanged pawns are still on the board. This is all relatively trivial but Quality chess are at the top end of the market and should do better.
A minor complaint. This is a definite buy for anyone swamped by the theory on 1..c5/e5
Mike T
The author makes a good case for the BF5 main line and the retoire is solid but active. I was surprised that the lines with BD2 actually look more threatening than those with BF4...QA5+ but the author provides a solution in both cases, though I need to look more at this.
The coverage of the Panov, Pseudo-Panov [ very popular at club level] and particularly the advance variation is excellent.
My moan is about diagrams. There are at least two diagram errors in the book, one in the chapter on the H4 advance and one in the minor variation chapter where exchanged pawns are still on the board. This is all relatively trivial but Quality chess are at the top end of the market and should do better.
A minor complaint. This is a definite buy for anyone swamped by the theory on 1..c5/e5
Mike T
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After starting to play the Caro-kann using lines from FM Schiller's book "Complete defense to king pawn openings" and wondering "3...Na6 in the advance variation, alright" and then getting mauled on a daily basis I required a more solid opening reference book.
This book did not disappoint.
This book gives an easy to follow and memorable repertoire which is very useful for any player who is serious about their chess. The active approach is both for the positional and tactical aficionados with opposite side castling standard in many lines. Black gets lots of play this way and has an enjoyable game and a chance to outplay his/her opponent without going down risky lines.
This book taught me lots of chess and not just a solid opening to last me my whole chess 'career'. Good job Quality Chess!
This book did not disappoint.
This book gives an easy to follow and memorable repertoire which is very useful for any player who is serious about their chess. The active approach is both for the positional and tactical aficionados with opposite side castling standard in many lines. Black gets lots of play this way and has an enjoyable game and a chance to outplay his/her opponent without going down risky lines.
This book taught me lots of chess and not just a solid opening to last me my whole chess 'career'. Good job Quality Chess!
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
The best Caro-Kann book ever written
22 Sep 2010
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I've been playing the Caro-Kann as my main defense to 1.e4 for a few years.
I own over twenty books on the opening going back several decades. This is by far the best book on the Caro-Kann for those wishing to employ it as Black. It is repertoire book and so it doesn't cover ALL the critical lines, just those we'll face within the chosen repertoire. For a quick summary he commends 4...Bf5 and Kingside castling against 3.Nc3, he recommends the critical 3...Bf5 in the Advance, and the ...Nc6 "endgame" variation against the Panov-Botvinnik. For most of the 'minor lines' (e.g., the Fantasy, the Two Knights, KIA, etc.) Schandorff goes for the critical mainlines.
Schandorff gives many new ideas and is able to communicate his reasoning to the audience in a clear manner. I don't play ALL of the recommended lines, for example I prefer to castle queenside in the 3.Nc3 mainlines, but I think he makes a good argument for what he does recommend, and it often comes down to a matter of personal taste. However, he almost always chooses the most aggressive, combative lines which I think is both more fun to play and more challenging for our opponents. Many people think the Caro-Kann is passive or dull, but only those unfamiliar with the latest theory! This opening can lead to full-blooded, aggressive chess if you allow it. Afterall, 1...c6 is just a move, how the game develops is up to the BOTH players.
I think this book, combined with some independent study (perhaps Wells, Bologan's DVD, etc.) is enough to prepare players up to International Master strength.
Play the Caro-Kann and buy this book. You'll be glad you did.
I own over twenty books on the opening going back several decades. This is by far the best book on the Caro-Kann for those wishing to employ it as Black. It is repertoire book and so it doesn't cover ALL the critical lines, just those we'll face within the chosen repertoire. For a quick summary he commends 4...Bf5 and Kingside castling against 3.Nc3, he recommends the critical 3...Bf5 in the Advance, and the ...Nc6 "endgame" variation against the Panov-Botvinnik. For most of the 'minor lines' (e.g., the Fantasy, the Two Knights, KIA, etc.) Schandorff goes for the critical mainlines.
Schandorff gives many new ideas and is able to communicate his reasoning to the audience in a clear manner. I don't play ALL of the recommended lines, for example I prefer to castle queenside in the 3.Nc3 mainlines, but I think he makes a good argument for what he does recommend, and it often comes down to a matter of personal taste. However, he almost always chooses the most aggressive, combative lines which I think is both more fun to play and more challenging for our opponents. Many people think the Caro-Kann is passive or dull, but only those unfamiliar with the latest theory! This opening can lead to full-blooded, aggressive chess if you allow it. Afterall, 1...c6 is just a move, how the game develops is up to the BOTH players.
I think this book, combined with some independent study (perhaps Wells, Bologan's DVD, etc.) is enough to prepare players up to International Master strength.
Play the Caro-Kann and buy this book. You'll be glad you did.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
a satisfied reader
27 July 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a 2200 chess player and this is the best opening book I have read so far for the following reasons:
1)
The recommended lines are all topical. E.g. in the 3Nc3 main line the short castle plan is recommended.
When I follow the today games (Eu championship, or Team Word Championship) I see the recommended lines. Ok, a bit evolvment happaned but I understand the fundation of the positions.
2)
Good suggestions and relevant improvements are recommended.
In many books I see that the author gives a Fritz line as improvement without putting any real effort on it.
Now the improvements are explained, and well established.
The selected lines are explained, and alternative lines are indicated where the choice is only matter of taste.
3)
The Grandmaster Repertoire indicates that not just the main lines but all (or almost all) playable line are explained. And so it is. I don't expect to face unexplained sound white moves in the first 12-16 after learning this book.
4)
A good style of writing is helping the readin.
All in all a very good book which well worth the money and time to buy and read it.
1)
The recommended lines are all topical. E.g. in the 3Nc3 main line the short castle plan is recommended.
When I follow the today games (Eu championship, or Team Word Championship) I see the recommended lines. Ok, a bit evolvment happaned but I understand the fundation of the positions.
2)
Good suggestions and relevant improvements are recommended.
In many books I see that the author gives a Fritz line as improvement without putting any real effort on it.
Now the improvements are explained, and well established.
The selected lines are explained, and alternative lines are indicated where the choice is only matter of taste.
3)
The Grandmaster Repertoire indicates that not just the main lines but all (or almost all) playable line are explained. And so it is. I don't expect to face unexplained sound white moves in the first 12-16 after learning this book.
4)
A good style of writing is helping the readin.
All in all a very good book which well worth the money and time to buy and read it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Simple book, easy to understan
17 Sep 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The Caro-Kan is a solid opening. Former world champions like Capablanca, Botvinnik, Petrosian and Karpov have advocated this opening. It leads to a solid pawn structure and a better end game for black if he survives that far. The book explains all the main variations with plenty of explanation and complete games in the lines to explain how Grandmasters play the game after the opening moves have been made. This is exactly what I want in an opening book. Explanation of opening ideas. Detailed analysis of the main lines, followed up by some complete games to show how the game can progress. I really liked the chapter on the Shirov varation. I hope you all get the opportunity to read this book, as it is really a gold mine.
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