Description
Opening Repertoire: The Caro-Kann Defense
- A complete repertoire to 1.e4
- Packed with new ideas and analysis
- Written by a Caro-Kann expert
The Caro-Kann Defense remains a very popular option for Black at all levels of chess. It has always enjoyed a solid reputation, but if anything its popularity has increased in recent years with the realization that the Caro-Kann can also be employed to reach sharp and dynamic positions, rich in possibilities for both sides with a guarantee of genuine counterplay for Black.
In this book, International Master Jovanka Houska presents the reader with a complete Caro-Kann repertoire, which is based primarily on her own repertoire she has used with success over many years at the international level. Houska provides a comprehensive update on her popular 2007 book "Play the Caro-Kann" and focuses on key new developments since then. She offers solutions against all of White's main options and efficient methods to deal with tricky sidelines. She examines important tactical and strategic plans for both sides and deals with key move order issues. This book tells you everything you need to know about playing the Caro-Kann.
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