Learn a complete defensive system against 1.e4. This powerful repertoire not only limits White’s ability to obtain any significant opening advantage but allows Black to adopt the flexible Caro-Kann formation, the favorite weapon of many of the greatest players. All White’s options are carefully examined and a plan is recommended for Black to combat each of them. Pub. 1998, softback, 276 pages.
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Learn a complete defensive system against 1.e4. This powerful repertoire not only limits White’s ability to obtain any significant opening advantage but allows Black to adopt the flexible Caro-Kann formation, the favorite weapon of many of the greatest players. All White’s options are carefully examined and a plan is recommended for Black to combat each of them. Up-to-date analysis includes examples from games of the top stars. Pub. 2003, softback, 299 pages.
Grandmaster Peter Wells offers his view of the current state of theory in the Caro-Kann Defence and explains the nature of play in the various Caro-Kann systems. He has selected 25 key games which he guides the reader through, with a mixture of verbal explanation and analysis, pointing out the key ideas and tactical tricks along the way. He also explains the theoretical standing of major variations, where the major problems are and what needs to be explored in the future. The seven chapters of the book cover the Main Line 4..Bf5; Main Line 4..Nd7; Main Line 4..Nf6; Advance Variation: Sharp Lines, Advance Variation: Short System, Panov-Botvinnik Attack and Miscellaneous White Systems. Peter Wells is an English Grandmaster and noted chess author. Pub. 2007, softback, 175 pages.
In volume three former world Champion Alexander Khalifman constructs a repertoire for White against the Caro-Kann, Scandinavian and some lines of the Pirc/Modern based on the praxis of GM Vishy Anand. To combat the Caro-Kann the author recommends 3.Nc3 as being Anand's most successful choice and analyses all Black's responses including the main lines 4..Bf5; and 4..Nd7. He also shows how to play against both 2..Qxd5; and 2..Nf6; in the Scandinavian. All the analysis in the book is based on recent, top-level tournament praxis plus the author's own ideas. Main section contents:
1.e4 c6 2.d4 g6 3.Nc3 d6 4.f4 Bg7; 4...d5;
1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 g6 4.f4;
Caro-Kann: 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4
Scandinavian 1.e4 d5
pub. 2004, softback, 353 pages.
This repertoire book for Black presents the reader with a trustworthy repertoire within the Caro-Kann, providing a solution against all of White's main options, and efficient methods to deal with tricky sidelines such as the Fantasy Variation and King's Indian Attack. In thirteen chapters, Jovanka Houska explains the important tactical and strategic plans for both sides, arming the reader with enough information to begin playing the Caro-Kann with confidence in his or her own games. Includes recommendations against the Panov-Botvinnik Attack, Classical Main Line and Two Knights System. Jovanka Houska is an International Master and ECF Player of the Year 2006. Pub. 2007, softback, 208 pages.
The Caro-Kann may lead to a great variety of positions depending on White's approach. The positional main lines after 3.Nc3 contrast with the sharp Advance System and Panov-Botvinnik Attack. This book serves as an introduction to the all lines of the Caro-Kann, favouring neither side. There are 60 complete, annotated games but the key features of this book are the thorough explanation of either side's strategies and the tips, hints and warnings throughout. The comprehensive coverage includes the Classical, Advance, Panov-Botvinnik and Fantasy Variations as well as 2.d3 and other lesser options. If you're a club strength player who wants to play the Caro-Kann for the first time this is an ideal one book solution. GM Joe Gallagher was the 2001 British Champion. Pub. 2002, softback, 192 pages.
Explanation and analysis, with 75 complete games, of the system 3.e5 in the Caro-Kann. I.M. Jacobs divides his book into three parts which cover 4.Nf3, 4.Nc3 and alternative 4th moves for White and 3rd moves for Black. Each chapter has a strategic overview and summary of variations. Pub. 1997, softback, 144 pages.
Former World Champion Anatoly Karpov has been a long-time exponent of the Caro-Kann Defence and is familiar with all the positional and tactical ideas behind this defence. In this book he explains, in five chapters, how to play the advance and Gambit lines. The individual chapters cover 3.f3, 3.e5,c5; 3.e5,Bf5; without 4.Nc3 or 4.Nf3, 3.e5,Bf5; Nc3, and 3.e5,Bf5; Nf3. Karpov offers analysis, explanation and 15 complete games of his favourite defence. Anatoly Karpov was the 12th FIDE World Chess Champion. Mikhail Podgaets is an International Master and chess trainer. Pub. 2006, softback, 284 pages.
Analysis in 4 sections of the position arising after 1.e4,c6; 2.d4;d5; 3.exd5,cxd5; 4.d4,Nf6; 5.Nc3,e6; which leads to very sharp play. The book is based around 26 complete, annotated games with alternative moves referenced in the notes. The main line with 6.Nf3,Bb4; 7.cxd5,Nxd5; is covered in volume two. Pub. 1994, softback, 99 pages.
Volume 2 covers 1.e4,c6; 2.d4;d5; 3.exd5,cxd5; 4.d4,Nf6; 5.Nc3,e6; 6.Nf3,Bb4; 7.cxd5,Nxd5. Part one contains about 15 annotated illustrative games from master play, part two contains about 100 reference games without notes and part three contains ECO style tables of variations with game references at the ned of each variation. Pub. 1995, softback, 127 pages.
Analysis in three parts of the 4..Nd7 Caro-Kann depending on whether White plays 5.Ng5, 5.Bc4 or 5.Nf3. The authors use a mixture of analysis and 41 complete, annotated games to illustrate the possible lines of play. Whether you want to play the Black side or the White side of this system there is enough information contained here to enable you to do so with confidence. Pub. 1998, softback, 128 pages.
The main line arises after 1.e4,c6; 2.d4,d5; 3.Nc3,dxe4; 4.Nxe4. McDonald analyses Black's three major alternatives at move 4 which are ..Nd7; ..Bf5; and ..Nf6. The coverage is via complete, annotated games (49 in all) with each chapter having an introduction and summary of each side's chances. The bibliography extends upto the year 2000 making this an essential Caro-Kann manual for both sides. Pub. 2000, softback, 144 pages.
