Play the Caro-Kann: A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire Against 1 E4 (Everyman Chess)

by JovankaHouska (Author)

• New

  Illustrated
  2007

  $16.41

  The Caro-Kann is a reliable and highly respected answer to White's most popular opening move, 1 e4. It has the seal of approval from numerous leading Grandmasters: Vishy Anand, Evgeny Bareev and Alexey Dreev, as well as former World Champion Anatoly Karpov, who has utilized it with great success throughout his illustrious career. One of the great attractions of the Caro-Kann is that it suits a variety of different styles; it can lead to wild tactical battles as well as quiet, positional play. In this book, International Master Jovanka Houska presents the reader with a concise and trustworthy repertoire within the Caro-Kann, providing a solution against all of White's main options, and efficient methods to deal with tricky sidelines. Houska examines 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. It is an all-inclusive repertoire versus 1 e4. It is written by a Caro-Kann expert. It is ideal for improvers, and club and tournament players.