The Caro-Kann

Starting Out

by Joe Gallagher

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

Genres: Chess

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

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Reviews

[Beau · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent overview. Best read by at least an intermediate player with knowledge of tactics and general opening principles. Lots of illustrative games. Fairly detailed analysis at points. Even strong players can probably learn some new things about this opening.

[Slow3635 · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent overview. Best read by at least an intermediate player with knowledge of tactics and general opening principles. Lots of illustrative games. Fairly detailed analysis at points. Even strong players can probably learn some new things about this opening.

[Steven · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good overview of the strategic ideas for each of the major variations. Doesn't go very deep into the variations. Ideal as a quick refresher read before playing a Caro-Kann game.

[Jacob Hurley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seems to be missing some of the advance variation lines that I see often, Bayonet/Tal, but in generla a good survey of the C-K.