Caro-Kann

CARO-KANN: MOVE BY MOVE

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Cyrus Lakdawala
The "Move-by-Move" series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the "Move by Move" format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge.
In this book, Cyrus Lakdawala examines the Caro-Kann, (1.e4,c6;) which enjoys a richly deserved reputation as one of Black's most reliable defences. It provides an ideal blend of soundness and dynamism, which allows Black to create counterplay from a solid platform. Lakdawala presents a repertoire for Black against all White's attacking systems including main lines, the Panov-Botvinnik Attack, Two-Knights System, Fantasy Variation, Advance Variation and other sidelines. Against the popular main-line (1.e4,c6; 2.d4,d5; 3.Nc3,dxe4; 4.Nxe4,) he advocates the Smyslov System (4..Nd7;) rather than the more frequently seen 4..Bf5.
Cyrus Lakdawala is an International Master, a former National Open and American Open Champion, and a six-time State Champion. He has been teaching chess for over 30 years, and coaches some of the top junior players in the USA.
Published 2012, softback, 432 pages.
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COMPLETE DEFENSE TO KING PAWN OPENINGS

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Eric Schiller
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.
Published 2003, softback, 299 pages.

DANGEROUS WEAPONS: THE CARO-KANN

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John Emms, Richard Palliser & Jovanka Houska
The latest in the Dangerous Weapons series highlights some unorthodox, little-known and dangerous ideas, for both sides, in the Caro-Kann Defence (1.e4,c6). This book reveals the "solid" Caro-Kann in a completely new light, revealing a large array of weapons in many systems including the Advance Variation, Smyslov System, Panov-Botvinnik Attackand Two Knights Variation. The book is packed with original ideas and analysis, illustrative games and graphic tips and hints making the new ideas easy to follow. Whether playing White or Black, a study of this book will leave you confident - and your opponents running for cover!
Grandmaster John Emms and International Masters Richard Palliser and Jovanka Houska are highly respected chess authors, renowned for their creative ideas and expertise.
Published 2010, softback, 304 pages.
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GRANDMASTER REPERTOIRE 7: THE CARO-KANN

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Lars Schandorff
The Caro-Kann opening is one of Black's most reliable answers to 1.e4. It is a regular favorite 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 equalize in the opening, and win the game later. Grandmaster Lars Schandorff reveals a bulletproof chess opening repertoire and explains how Black should play the middle and endgame. Throughout the book he recommends entering the sharp main-lines where the double-edged nature of the play increases Black's winning chances without compromising the soundness of his play.
Lars Schandorff is a Grandmaster from Denmark who is renowned for his opening preparation. His earlier book, Playing the Queen's Gambit, received superb reviews.
Published 2010, softback, 251 pages.
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GRANDMASTER REPERTOIRE 7: THE CARO-KANN (HARDCOVER)

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HARDCOVER EDITION
Lars Schandorff
The Caro-Kann opening is one of Black's most reliable answers to 1.e4. It is a regular favorite 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 equalize in the opening, and win the game later. Grandmaster Lars Schandorff reveals a bulletproof chess opening repertoire and explains how Black should play the middle and endgame. Throughout the book he recommends entering the sharp main-lines where the double-edged nature of the play increases Black's winning chances without compromising the soundness of his play.
Lars Schandorff is a Grandmaster from Denmark who is renowned for his opening preparation. His earlier book, Playing the Queen's Gambit, received superb reviews.
Published 2010, hardback, 251 pages.
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GRANDMASTER SECRETS: THE CARO-KANN

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Peter Wells
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.
Published 2007, softback, 175 pages.

OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND: VOL. 3 (1.e4)

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Alexander Khalifman
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.

PLAY THE CARO-KANN

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Jovanka Houska
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.
Published 2007, softback, 208 pages.

STARTING OUT: THE CARO-KANN

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Joe Gallagher
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. Grandmaster Joe Gallagher was the 2001 British Champion and is author of several successful books on chess openings.
Published 2002, softback, 192 pages.

CARO-KANN ADVANCE

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Byron Jacobs
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.
Published 1997, softback, 144 pages.

PANOV ATTACK MAIN LINES ...e7-e6 (EXCEPT 7.cxd5, Nxd5)

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Eric Schiller
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.
Published 1994, softback, 99 pages.

PANOV ATTACK 5...e6 6.Nf3,Bb4 7.cxd5,Nxd5

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Eric Schiller
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.
Published 1995, softback, 127 pages.

MAIN LINE CARO-KANN

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Neil McDonald
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.
Published 2000, softback, 144 pages.