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The Caro-Kann Defence has a well-deserved and established reputation as an incredibly solid and, at the same time, dynamic defence to 1 e4. The Caro-Kann appeals to all types of players, but is especially useful to Black players who prefer a sound platform on which to build and who are resourceful in both defence and counter-attack. Star players who enjoy using the Caro-Kann include Vishy Anand, Michael Adams and the legendary Anatoly Karpov. In this easy-to-read guide, Grandmaster Joe Gallagher goes back to the basics of the Caro-Kann, studying the key principles of its many variations. Throughout the book there is an abundance of notes, tips, warnings, and exercises to help improving players, while important strategies, ideas, and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated.
*User-friendly design to help readers absorb ideas
*Concentrates on the key principles of the Caro-Kann
*Ideal for the improving player
*User-friendly design to help readers absorb ideas
*Concentrates on the key principles of the Caro-Kann
*Ideal for the improving player
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The Classical Caro-Kann, as the variation with 4...Bf5 is usually known, enjoys a reputation as one of the most rock-solid lines in chess. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
The Classical Caro-Kann, as the variation with 4...Bf5 is usually known, enjoys a reputation as one of the most rock-solid lines in chess. Read the first page
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a club player approx 1650 elo, who plays both sides of the Caro-Kann I was delighted to see such an objective book. The layout is easier to follow than many books, and with a theorectical & stastical overview before detailing the main themes and ideas for both colours, you have the foundations to play the corect plan(s). If you are serious about playing the Caro-Kann or, find it is just such a tough nut to crack and want some fresh ideas there is no better book to start with.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've read through many book on various openings and this one is definitely a favourite of mine. It's presented in a logical, easy to understand manner that makes working through the chapters an enjoyable experience. Mr Galagher gives clear explanations of stragegies behind variations with statistics to support. Importantly there are well-chosen annotated games after each variation that show theory being put into practise. I find these very useful and wonder why so many authors don't do this. I recommend this with enthusiasm to anyone who wants to take a closer look at the Caro-Kann. Even if you don't elect to adopt this as part of your opening repetoire as black, it won't be time wasted because of the amount you will learn.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
if you are an advanced beginner then this is the book for you. this book will only take you so far, but i still recommend that intermediates buy it as it is a good over-view of the caro-kann defence. i certainly learned a bit from it, although, i will buying some more books on the defence. this book was a good book to start from although other books on the defence are required.
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