Starting Out: The Caro-Kann

by Joe Gallagher

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781857443035
Publisher:	Everyman Chess
Publication date:	11/01/2002
Series:	Starting Out - Everyman Chess
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.75(w) x 9.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Joe Gallagher is a a well-respected chess writer and grandmaster who plays regularly for the Swiss national team. He lives in Neuchatel, Switzerland and was the 2001 British Chess Champion.

Table of Contents

	Bibliography	6
	Introduction	7
	1 e4 c6 2 d4 d5 3 Nd2/Nc3 dxe4 4 Nxe4
1	Classical Variation 4...Bf5: Old Main Line	11
2	Classical Variation 4...Bf5: The Modern 7...Nf6	33
3	4...Nd7: Alternatives to 5 Ng5	47
4	4...Nd7 5 Ng5	64
5	4...Nf6	83
	1 e4 c6 2 d4 d5 3 e5
6	Advance Variation: 3...c5 and the Short System	102
7	Advance Variation: The Sharp 4 Nc3	119
	1 e4 c6--Other Systems
8	The Panov-Botvinnik Attack	138
9	The Fantasy Variation: 3 f3	155
10	Miscellaneous Systems	175
	Index of Complete Games	189
	Index of Variations	191

Interviews

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. This book is part of a series, which also includes Starting Out: The Sicilian, Starting Out: The Nimzo Indian, Starting Out: The French, Starting Out: The King's Indian and Starting Out: The Queen's Gambit.