Karpov Anatoly, Podgaets Mikhail. Caro-Kann Defence: Panov Attack

Batsford, 2006. — 278 p. — ISBN: 978-0-713490114.I have often lamented the fact that there has been less quality literature written on the Caro-Kann than on any other major opening system. To make matters worse, any worthwhile book on the Caro that has been written is now hopelessly out of date. So, I was more than a bit excited when Caro-Kann Defence: Panov Attack appeared in my postbox.With 276 p. covering just one anti-Caro system, this is a serious piece of work. And, as any serious study of this system should do, it takes a deep look at every intelligent black reply. The main variations that are considered: 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.c4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Nc6 6.Nf3
1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.c4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Nc6 6.Bg5
1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.c4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6!?
1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.c4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e6 6.Nf3 Nc6
1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.c4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e6 6.Nf3 Bb4
1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.c4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e6 6.Nf3 Be7
1.e4 c6 2.c4 is also given coverage since it can transpose to a proper Panov Attack after 2...d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.d4. However, non-Panov lines like 2...e5, 2...e6, and 2...d5 are also given an amazing amount of attention.