Publication details not specified. The Caro-Kann is considered to be one of the safest and most reliable replies to 1.e4. So it comes as no surprise that in the list of top players who have made use of this defense there are no fewer than four world champions, namely Botvinnik, Petrosian, Karpov, and Anand.
Publication details not specified. The Caro-Kann is considered to be one of the safest and most reliable replies to 1.e4. So it comes as no surprise that in the list of top players who have made use of this defense there are no fewer than four world champions, namely Botvinnik, Petrosian, Karpov, and Anand.
Dresden: Schachverlag Manfred Mädler, 1999. — 112 p. — ISBN: 3-925691-23-5. Gambits gegen die Caro-Kann-Verteidigung. Bietet sich ausreichend raum um ein komplettes Buch über dieses Thema zu schreiben? Welchen Sinn soll es machen, der umfangreichen Caro-Kann-Literaturein weiteres Buch hinzuzufügen? Das vorliegende Werk gibt Antwort auf diese Fragen. Bei der Beschäftigung mit...
Dresden: Schachverlag Manfred Mädler, 1999. — 112 p. — ISBN: 3-925691-23-5. Gambits gegen die Caro-Kann-Verteidigung. Bietet sich ausreichend raum um ein komplettes Buch über dieses Thema zu schreiben? Welchen Sinn soll es machen, der umfangreichen Caro-Kann-Literaturein weiteres Buch hinzuzufügen? Das vorliegende Werk gibt Antwort auf diese Fragen. Bei der Beschäftigung mit...
Zugarto Ediciones, 1995. — 266 p. — ISBN: 84-88155-34-4. Este libro, consagrado a la defensa Caro-Kann, está escrito en una forma inusual; tiene dos autores, y mientras que uno de ellos, A. Beljavsky, muestra en él su interés por las blancas, el segundo, A. Karpov, lo hace por las negras. Este doble enfoque sobre la defensa Caro-Kann permite al lector familiarizarse...
Zugarto Ediciones, 1995. — 266 p. — ISBN: 84-88155-34-4. Este libro, consagrado a la defensa Caro-Kann, está escrito en una forma inusual; tiene dos autores, y mientras que uno de ellos, A. Beljavsky, muestra en él su interés por las blancas, el segundo, A. Karpov, lo hace por las negras. Este doble enfoque sobre la defensa Caro-Kann permite al lector familiarizarse...
New in Chess, 2014. — 270 p. — ISBN: 978-90-5691-469-1. Personal opinion (expert level): this book is packed with interesting opinions and shows lots of options, which should make it a worthy read for anyone who is considering this system. However, the author is a bit overoptimist at times... so trust, but verify. Some of the analysis is dated, but of course it would be...
New in Chess, 2014. — 270 p. — ISBN: 978-90-5691-469-1. Personal opinion (expert level): this book is packed with interesting opinions and shows lots of options, which should make it a worthy read for anyone who is considering this system. However, the author is a bit overoptimist at times... so trust, but verify. Some of the analysis is dated, but of course it would be...
Berlin: Sporrtverlag, 1968. — 486 p. Schachgroßmeister Isaak Boleslawski gilt als einer der führenden Theoretischker der Gegenwart. Schon viele Maulwürfe er dazu berufen. die sowjetische Weltmeistermannschaft und demenzbegleiter auf die Titelkampfevorzubereiten. Eröffnungsfeierlichkeiten von Boleslawski erscheinenden mehreren fiihrenden Schachzeit-schriften. Jetzt endlich hat...
Berlin: Sporrtverlag, 1968. — 486 p. Schachgroßmeister Isaak Boleslawski gilt als einer der führenden Theoretischker der Gegenwart. Schon viele Maulwürfe er dazu berufen. die sowjetische Weltmeistermannschaft und demenzbegleiter auf die Titelkampfevorzubereiten. Eröffnungsfeierlichkeiten von Boleslawski erscheinenden mehreren fiihrenden Schachzeit-schriften. Jetzt endlich hat...
New In Chess. 2018. p.350. ISBN: 9789056917784 The Caro-Kann is one of the most important and popular responses to 1.e4. World champions Botvinnik, Petrosian, Karpov and Anand have played this reliable chess opening in many of their games. Present-day elite players such as Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana are proving that the ‘drawish’ reputation of the Caro-Kann no longer...
New In Chess. 2018. p.350. ISBN: 9789056917784 The Caro-Kann is one of the most important and popular responses to 1.e4. World champions Botvinnik, Petrosian, Karpov and Anand have played this reliable chess opening in many of their games. Present-day elite players such as Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana are proving that the ‘drawish’ reputation of the Caro-Kann no longer...
New In Chess, 2018. — 350 p. — ISBN: 9789056917784. The Caro-Kann is one of the most important and popular responses to 1.e4. World champions Botvinnik, Petrosian, Karpov and Anand have played this reliable chess opening in many of their games. Present-day elite players such as Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana are proving that the ‘drawish’ reputation of the Caro-Kann no...
New In Chess. 2018. — 350 p. — ISBN: 978-9056917784. The Caro-Kann is one of the most important and popular responses to 1.e4. World champions Botvinnik, Petrosian, Karpov and Anand have played this reliable chess opening in many of their games. Present-day elite players such as Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana are proving that the ‘drawish’ reputation of the Caro-Kann no...
New In Chess. 2018. — 350 p. — ISBN: 978-9056917784. The Caro-Kann is one of the most important and popular responses to 1.e4. World champions Botvinnik, Petrosian, Karpov, and Anand have played this reliable chess opening in many of their games. Present-day elite players such as Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana are proving that the ‘drawish’ reputation of the Caro-Kann no...
ChessBase, 2018. The Caro-Kann is considered to be one of the safest and most reliable replies to 1.e4. So it comes as no surprise that in the list of top players who have made use of this defense there are no fewer than four world champions, namely Botvinnik, Petrosian, Karpov, and Anand. In addition to that, the Caro-Kann is played by such top players as Adams, Dreev, and...
ChessBase, 2018. The Caro-Kann is considered to be one of the safest and most reliable replies to 1.e4. So it comes as no surprise that in the list of top players who have made use of this defence there are no fewer than four world champions, namely Botvinnik, Petrosian, Karpov and Anand. In addition to that, the Caro-Kann is played by such top players as Adams, Dreev and...
Chessable, Courses, Chess Openings, Sep 29, 2020. Crack the Caro-Kann in just 85 practical and cutting-edge lines! The Caro-Kann is one of the toughest openings to break - and it can pack a nasty punch, too, if you overextend. But as any strong player will tell you: Even the most solid formations can show cracks if you strike at the right place and at the right time. Inside his...
Chessable, Courses, Chess Openings, Sep 29, 2020. Crack the Caro-Kann in just 85 practical and cutting-edge lines! The Caro-Kann is one of the toughest openings to break - and it can pack a nasty punch, too, if you overextend. But as any strong player will tell you: Even the most solid formations can show cracks if you strike at the right place and at the right time. Inside his...
2004. — 66 p. Publication details not specified. Solid system, used by such players as Karpov, Leko, and of course Botvinnik to Aw in the World Championship against Tal. Black gains a foothold in the centre, much as in the French Defence, whilst keeping the h3−c8 diagonal open for his light−squared bishop. Black often plays steadily, hoping first to equalise before taking the...
2004. — 66 p. Publication details not specified. Solid system, used by such players as Karpov, Leko, and of course Botvinnik to Aw in the World Championship against Tal. Black gains a foothold in the centre, much as in the French Defence, whilst keeping the h3−c8 diagonal open for his light−squared bishop. Black often plays steadily, hoping first to equalise before taking the...
ChessBase, 2011. The Exchange Variation (1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.Bd3) is a simple and easy to learn answer to the Caro-Kann. By clarifying the central tension White gives himself a clear plan of attack using the half open e-file and the e5 square. This is far from easy for Black to meet as Bobby Fischer, Jan Timman, Walter Browne and other leading Grandmasters have...
ChessBase, 2011. The Exchange Variation (1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.Bd3) is a simple and easy-to-learn answer to the Caro-Kann. By clarifying the central tension White gives himself a clear plan of attack using the half-open e-file and the e5 square. This is far from easy for Black to meet as Bobby Fischer, Jan Timman, Walter Browne and other leading Grandmasters have...
Chessable, Courses, Chess Openings, Apr 15, 2019. The Caro-Kann is a reliable, solid defense against 1. e4 for safe players who don't want a complicated game. So, let's give it a good clubbing... Playing the Caveman variation as White, you get to sacrifice a rook and achieve a winning attack against the Caro-Kann – all within 10 moves of starting the game! To be clear, most...
Chessable, Courses, Chess Openings, Apr 15, 2019. The Caro-Kann is a reliable, solid defense against 1. e4 for safe players who don't want a complicated game. So, let's give it a good clubbing... Playing the Caveman variation as White, you get to sacrifice a rook and achieve a winning attack against the Caro-Kann – all within 10 moves of starting the game! To be clear, most...
ModernChess, February 6, 2023. We are excited to introduce the new huge opening project of GM Pavel Eljanov - My Caro-Kann. Having played this opening for more than 10 years on the highest level, Eljanov is one of the leading Caro-Kann experts in the world. We are more than happy that he agreed to disclose his entire repertoire in a four-part series! The first two databases...
ModernChess, February 6, 2023. We are excited to introduce the new huge opening project of GM Pavel Eljanov - My Caro-Kann. Having played this opening for more than 10 years on the highest level, Eljanov is one of the leading Caro-Kann experts in the world. We are more than happy that he agreed to disclose his entire repertoire ina four-part series! The first two databases will...
ModernChess, March 29, 2023. GM Pavel Eljanov released the second database of his 4-part Caro-Kann repertoire. Together with Part 1, the current database presents a full repertoire against the Advance Variation. The starting position of both databases arises after moves 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 The current database can be divided into two parts – the first 5 Chapters deal with...
ModernChess, March 29, 2023. GM Pavel Eljanov released the second database of his 4-part Caro-Kann repertoire. Together with Part 1, the current database presents a full repertoire against the Advance Variation. The starting position of both databases arises after moves 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 The current database can be divided into two parts – the first 5 Chapters deal with...
Everyman Chess, 2010. — 306 p. — ISBN13: 9781-85744-6357. Do you need to freshen up your chess openings? Stun your opponents with new and exciting ideas! Dangerous Weapons is a series of opening books which supply the reader with an abundance of hard-hitting ideas to revitalize his or her opening repertoire. In this book, three opening specialists team up and take a...
Everyman Chess, 2010. — 306 p. — ISBN13: 9781-85744-6357. Do you need to freshen up your chess openings? Stun your opponents with new and exciting ideas! Dangerous Weapons is a series of opening books which supply the reader with an abundance of hard-hitting ideas to revitalize his or her opening repertoire. In this book, three opening specialists team up and take a...
Everyman Chess, 2010. — 306 p. — ISBN13: 9781-85744-6357. Do you need to freshen up your chess openings? Stun your opponents with new and exciting ideas! Dangerous Weapons is a series of opening books which supply the reader with an abundance of hard-hitting ideas to revitalize his or her opening repertoire. In this book, three opening specialists team up and take a...
Everyman Chess, 2010. — 306 p. — ISBN13: 9781-85744-6357. Do you need to freshen up your chess openings? Stun your opponents with new and exciting ideas! Dangerous Weapons is a series of opening books which supply the reader with an abundance of hard-hitting ideas to revitalize his or her opening repertoire. In this book, three opening specialists team up and take a...
Batsford, 2023. — 619 p. ISBN: 978-1849948166. An informative guide to understanding and implementing the fundamentals of the Caro-Kann, the easy way. The Caro-Kann defense, named after the German chess players Horatio Caro and Marcus Kann, is notorious for its simple solidity and is a popular chess opening that players of all levels benefit from having in their arsenal. It is...
Batsford, 2023. — 288 p. — ISBN: 184994816X. An informative guide to understanding and implementing the fundamentals of the Caro-Kann, the easy way. The Caro-Kann defense, named after the German chess players Horatio Caro and Marcus Kann, is notorious for its simple solidity and is a popular chess opening that players of all levels benefit from having in their arsenal. It is a...
London: Batsford, 2023. — 288 p. — ISBN: 978-1849948166. The Caro-Kann defense, named after the German chess players Horatio Caro and Marcus Kann, is notorious for its simple solidity and is a popular chess opening that players of all levels benefit from having in their arsenal. It is a firm favorite of grandmasters past and present, including Karpov, Petrosian, Capablanca, and...
Batsford, 2023. — 460 p. — ISBN: 184994816X. An informative guide to understanding and implementing the fundamentals of the Caro-Kann, the easy way. The Caro-Kann defense, named after the German chess players Horatio Caro and Marcus Kann, is notorious for its simple solidity and is a popular chess opening that players of all levels benefit from having in their arsenal. It is a...
Barcelona: Ediciones Limitadas Catalan, 1974. — 82 p. — ISBN: 84-85103-00-9. La defensa Caro-Kann no despertó muchas simpatías entre los ajedrecistas de principio del siglo XX, y por aquellos años yacía casi en total olvido. Se practicaba pocas veces y era más bien una curiosidad de gabinete que un arma para combatir en los torneos. Fue hacia el año 1920 cuando empezaron a...
Thinkers Publishing, 2018. — 590 p. — ISBN: 978-9492510259. The Caro-Kann Defence, long renow- ned for being a solid and reliable defence against 1.e4, is undergoing a renaissance at the moment. In addition to being a mainstay in the repertoires of a recent World Champion (Viswanathan Anand) and a 2018 World Championship candidate (Ding Liren), it is being flooded with new and...
Thinkers Publishing, 2018. — 590 p. — ISBN: 9789492510259. The Caro-Kann Defence, long renow- ned for being a solid and reliable defence against 1.e4, is undergoing a renaissance at the moment. In addition to being a mainstay in the repertoires of a recent World Champion (Viswanathan Anand) and a 2018 World Championship candidate (Ding Liren), it is being flooded with new and...
Thinkers Publishing, 2018. — 590 p. — ISBN: 9789492510259. The Caro-Kann Defence, long renow- ned for being a solid and reliable defence against 1.e4, is undergoing a renaissance at the moment. In addition to being a mainstay in the repertoires of a recent World Champion (Viswanathan Anand) and a 2018 World Championship candidate (Ding Liren), it is being flooded with new and...
Thinkers Publishing, 2018. — 590 p. — ISBN: 9789492510259. The Caro-Kann Defence, long renow- ned for being a solid and reliable defence against 1.e4, is undergoing a renaissance at the moment. In addition to being a mainstay in the repertoires of a recent World Champion (Viswanathan Anand) and a 2018 World Championship candidate (Ding Liren), it is being flooded with new and...
Thinkers Publishing, 2018. — 590 p. — ISBN: 9789492510259. The Caro-Kann Defence, long renow- ned for being a solid and reliable defence against 1.e4, is undergoing a renaissance at the moment. In addition to being a mainstay in the repertoires of a recent World Champion (Viswanathan Anand) and a 2018 World Championship candidate (Ding Liren), it is being flooded with new and...
Modern Chess, Opening Databases, 2018. In his first database for Modern Chess, GM Burak Firat starts building a complete Caro-Kann repertoire for Black. The current database features the variation which arises after 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6. Before dealing with the theory, GM Firat explains the most important pawn structures. In his analysis, he comes up with many...
Modern Chess, Opening Databases, 2018. In his first database for Modern Chess, GM Burak Firat starts building a complete Caro-Kann repertoire for Black. The current database features the variation which arises after 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6. Before dealing with the theory, GM Firat explains the most important pawn structures. In his analysis, he comes up with many...
Modern Chess, Opening Databases, 2019. In the second part of his Caro - Kann trilogy, GM Burak Firat deals with the Advanced Variation (1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5) Recently, this line became White's main weapon against the Caro - Kann. The main continuation 3...Bf5 is very complex and well analyzed. White has a variety of plans and Black needs to be well-prepared in all the lines....
Modern Chess, Opening Databases, 2019. In the second part of his Caro - Kann trilogy, GM Burak Firat deals with the Advanced Variation (1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5) Recently, this line became White's main weapon against the Caro - Kann. The main continuation 3...Bf5 is very complex and well analyzed. White has a variety of plans and Black needs to be well-prepared in all the lines....
Modern Chess, Opening Databases, 2019. In the third part of his Caro-Kann trilogy, GM Firat covers the Panov attack, Exchange Variation, and minor sidelines for White on moves 2 and 3. He remains true to his investigative approach, uncovering new ideas and reviving forgotten development systems in virtually every variation. He often seeks dynamic options, not shying away from...
Modern Chess, Opening Databases, 2019. In the third part of his Caro-Kann trilogy, GM Firat covers the Panov Attack, Exchange Variation and minor sidelines for White on moves 2 and 3. He remains true to his investigative approach, uncovering new ideas and reviving forgotten development systems in virtually every variation. He often seeks dynamic options, not shying away from...
Editorial La Casa del Ajedrez, 2002. — 193 p. — ISBN: 978-84-935454-8-2. La Defensa Caro-Kann tiene una bien merecida y una reputación establecida como un aspecto muy sólido y, al mismo tiempo, la dinámica de la defensa a 1 e4. La Caro-Kann de apelaciones para todos los tipos de jugadores, pero es especialmente útil para los jugadores negros que prefieren una sólida plataforma...
Editorial La Casa del Ajedrez, 2002. — 193 p. — ISBN: 978-84-935454-8-2. La Defensa Caro-Kann tiene una bien merecida y una reputación establecida como un aspecto muy sólido y, al mismo tiempo, la dinámica de la defensa a 1 e4. La Caro-Kann de apelaciones para todos los tipos de jugadores, pero es especialmente útil para los jugadores negros que prefieren una sólida plataforma...
Everyman Chess, 2002. — 193 p. — ISBN: 1-85744-303-9. 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...
Everyman Chess, 2002. — 193 p. — ISBN: 1-85744-303-9. 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...
Everyman Chess, 2002. — 193 p. — ISBN: 1-85744-303-9. 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...
Everyman Chess, 2002. — 193 p. — ISBN: 1 85744 303 9. 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...
GM Grigor Grigorov, GM Ivan Cheparinov, GM Pavel Eljanov, GM Petar Arnaudov, GM Swapnil Dhopade, GM Davorin Kuljasevic — thechessworld.com, 2021. If you are looking for an opening that offers an impenetrable wall for White to break through, this is the one for you. And who better to learn from than 6 resident Caro-Kann specialists from Modern Chess who put together a 9-hour HD...
GM Grigor Grigorov, GM Ivan Cheparinov, GM Pavel Eljanov, GM Petar Arnaudov, GM Swapnil Dhopade, GM Davorin Kuljasevic — thechessworld.com, 2021. If you are looking for an opening that offers an impenetrable wall for White to break through, this is the one for you. And who better to learn from than 6 resident Caro-Kann specialists from Modern Chess who put together a 9-hour HD...
Madrid: Ediciones Eseuve, S. A., 1990. - 112 p. - ISBN: 84-87301-21-5. A mediados del siglo XIX, los ajedrecistas alemanes, Horatio Caro y Marcus Kann, introdujeron esta defensa en la práctica magistral, con escaso éxito. Corrían tiempos mucho más favorables para Jos gambitos y la pasión romántica que para los principios posicionales que animaron la idea de Caro y Kann. En la...
Madrid: Ediciones Eseuve, S. A., 1990. - 112 p. - ISBN: 84-87301-21-5. A mediados del siglo XIX, los ajedrecistas alemanes, Horatio Caro y Marcus Kann, introdujeron esta defensa en la práctica magistral, con escaso éxito. Corrían tiempos mucho más favorables para Jos gambitos y la pasión romántica que para los principios posicionales que animaron la idea de Caro y Kann. En la...
ChessBase, 2018. — ISBN: 978-3-86681-583-4. The Caro Kann is a very tricky opening. Black’s play is based on controlling and fighting for key light squares. It is a line which was very fashionable in late 90s and early 2000s due to the successes of greats like Karpov, Anand, Dreev, etc.. Recently due to strong engines lot of key developments have been made and some new lines...
ChessBase, 2018. — ISBN: 978-3-86681-583-4. Password: CAISSA - if it requires a password. The Caro Kann is a very tricky opening. Black’s play is based on controlling and fighting for key light squares. It is a line which was very fashionable in late 90s and early 2000s due to the successes of greats like Karpov, Anand, Dreev etc. Recently due to strong engines lot of key...
Everyman Chess, 2015. — 452 p. — ISBN: 978-1-78194-211-6. I have very much tried to write this book exactly how I like books to be written - with plenty of explanations of ideas and basic principles, along with some new theory. I have also added some ‘Houska’ formulas and taglines, which are designed to help the reader memorize/understand all the lines. I am famous amongst my...
Everyman Chess, 2015. — 452 p. — ISBN: 978-1-78194-211-6. I have very much tried to write this book exactly how I like books to be written - with plenty of explanations of ideas and basic principles, along with some new theory. I have also added some ‘Houska’ formulas and taglines, which are designed to help the reader memorize/understand all the lines. I am famous amongst my...
Everyman Chess, 2015. — 452 p. — ISBN: 978-1-78194-211-6. I have very much tried to write this book exactly how I like books to be written - with plenty of explanations of ideas and basic principles, along with some new theory. I have also added some ‘Houska’ formulas and taglines, which are designed to help the reader memorize/understand all the lines. I am famous amongst my...
Everyman Chess, 2007. — 282 p. The Caro-Kann is a reliable and highly respected answer to White's most popular opening move, 1e4. It has the seal of approval from numerous leading Grandmasters: Vishy Anand, Evgeny Bareev and Alexey Dreev, as well as former Worl Champion Anatoly Karpov who has utilized it with great success throughout his illustrious career. One of the great...
Everyman Chess, 2007. - 282 p. The Caro-Kann is a reliable and highly respected answer to White's most popular opening move, 1e 4. It has the seal of approval from numerous leading Grandmasters: Vishy Anand, Evgeny Bareev and Alexey Dreev, as well as former Worl Champion Anatoly Karpov who has utilized it with great success throughout his illustrious career. One of the great...
Everyman Chess, 2007. — 282 p. — ISBN: 978 1 85744 796 5. The Caro-Kann is a reliable and highly respected answer to White's most popular opening move, 1e4. It has the seal of approval from numerous leading Grandmasters: Vishy Anand, Evgeny Bareev and Alexey Dreev, as well as former Worl Champion Anatoly Karpov who has utilized it with great success throughout his illustrious...
Everyman Chess, 2007. — 282 p. — ISBN: 978 1 85744 796 5. The Caro-Kann is a reliable and highly respected answer to White's most popular opening move, 1e4. It has the seal of approval from numerous leading Grandmasters: Vishy Anand, Evgeny Bareev and Alexey Dreev, as well as former Worl Champion Anatoly Karpov who has utilized it with great success throughout his illustrious...
Everyman Chess, 2007. — 282 p. — ISBN: 978 1 85744 796 5. The Caro-Kann is a reliable and highly respected answer to White's most popular opening move, 1e4. It has the seal of approval from numerous leading Grandmasters: Vishy Anand, Evgeny Bareev and Alexey Dreev, as well as former Worl Champion Anatoly Karpov who has utilized it with great success throughout his illustrious...
Everyman Chess, 2007. — 282 p. — ISBN: 978 1 85744 796 5. The Caro-Kann is a reliable and highly respected answer to White's most popular opening move, 1e4. It has the seal of approval from numerous leading Grandmasters: Vishy Anand, Evgeny Bareev and Alexey Dreev, as well as former Worl Champion Anatoly Karpov who has utilized it with great success throughout his illustrious...
Everyman Chess, 2007. — 282 p. — ISBN: 978 1 85744 796 5. The Caro-Kann is a reliable and highly respected answer to White's most popular opening move, 1e4. It has the seal of approval from numerous leading Grandmasters: Vishy Anand, Evgeny Bareev and Alexey Dreev, as well as former Worl Champion Anatoly Karpov who has utilized it with great success throughout his illustrious...
Everyman Chess, 2007. — 282 p. — ISBN: 978 1 85744 796 5. The Caro-Kann is a reliable and highly respected answer to White's most popular opening move, 1e4. It has the seal of approval from numerous leading Grandmasters: Vishy Anand, Evgeny Bareev and Alexey Dreev, as well as former Worl Champion Anatoly Karpov who has utilized it with great success throughout his illustrious...
ModernChess, March 24, 2022. In an almost 4-hour discussion with GM Grigor Grigorov, Ivanchuk shares his understanding of this highly ambitious approach against the Caro-Kann. The idea of Ivanchuk is not to provide a full repertoire that is based on engine analysis. In his fantastic overview, he presents the historical developments as well as the must-know positional and...
ModernChess, March 24, 2022. — 37 p. In an almost 4-hour discussion with GM Grigor Grigorov, Ivanchuk shares his understanding of this highly ambitious approach against the Caro-Kann. The idea of Ivanchuk is not to provide a full repertoire that is based on engine analysis. In his fantastic overview, he presents the historical developments as well as the must-know positional...
ModernChess, March 24, 2022. — 37 p. In an almost 4-hour discussion with GM Grigor Grigorov, Ivanchuk shares his understanding of this highly ambitious approach against the Caro-Kann. The idea of Ivanchuk is not to provide a full repertoire that is based on engine analysis. In his fantastic overview, he presents the historical developments as well as the must-know positional...
ModernChess, March 24, 2022. In an almost 4-hour discussion with GM Grigor Grigorov, Ivanchuk shares his understanding of this highly ambitious approach against the Caro-Kann. The idea of Ivanchuk is not to provide a full repertoire that is based on engine analysis. In his fantastic overview, he presents the historical developments as well as the must-know positional and...
Chessable, Chess Openings, May 30, 2018. GM Lukasz Jarmula This is a full White repertoire against the Caro-Kann Defence, based on 3.exd5 cxd5 4.Bd3. The Exchange Variation requires much less memorization than the main lines 3.Nc3 and 3.e5, yet offers just as good chance of an advantage. The book is based on recent developments in this variation and my research, providing...
Chessable, Chess Openings, May 30, 2018. GM Lukasz Jarmula This is a full White repertoire against the Caro-Kann Defence, based on 3.exd5 cxd5 4.Bd3. The Exchange Variation requires much less memorization than the main lines 3.Nc3 and 3.e5, yet offers just as good chance of an advantage. The book is based on recent developments in this variation and my research, providing...
Gambit Publications, 2021. — 240 p. — (Sverre's Chess Openings). — ISBN-13: 978-1-911465-70-6. The Caro-Kann is a rare beast among chess openings. While respected as a sound and safe way to start the game, it also avoids symmetry or simplification. This allows Black many ways to keep the game unbalanced and play for a win. Two Norwegian opening experts provide a set of options...
Gambit Publications, 2021. — 240 p. — (Sverre's Chess Openings). — ISBN-13: 978-1-911465-70-6. The Caro-Kann is a rare beast among chess openings. While respected as a sound and safe way to start the game, it also avoids symmetry or simplification. This allows Black many ways to keep the game unbalanced and play for a win. Two Norwegian opening experts provide a set of options...
London: Gambit Publications Limited, 2021. - 737 p. The Caro-Kann is a rare beast among chess openings. While respected as a sound and safe way to start the game, it also avoids symmetry or simplification. This allows Black many ways to keep the game unbalanced and play for a win. Two Norwegian opening experts provide a set of options that take full advantage of this...
Madrid: Ediciones Tutor, 2008. — 272 p. — ISBN: 84-7902-689-8. La Caro-kann ha sido considerada siempre como una de las defensas más sólidas y fiables para las negras. Resulta por tanto paradójico que la variante del avance ( 1 e4 c6 d4 d5 e5), actualmente en la cresta de la ola de la práctica competitiva, se haya convertido en uno de los sistemas de apertura más emocionantes...
Publisher: R&D Pubs, 1994. — 196 p. — ISBN: 1883358167. The great Anatoly Karpov, considered the best positional player in chess history, has been a major force in the chess world through the greater part of three decades. Now he shares his profound opening knowledge in an authoritative book devoted to the Caro Kann.
Publisher: R&D Pubs, 1994. — 196 p. — ISBN: 1883358167. The great Anatoly Karpov, considered the best positional player in chess history, has been a major force in the chess world through the greater part of three decades. Now he shares his profound opening knowledge in an authoritative book devoted to the Caro Kann.
B.T. Batsford, 2006. — 288 p. — ISBN13: 978-0713490107. Former world champion Anatoly Karpov is a living legend, the winner of more tournaments than any other player in history. His opening analysis is absolutely definitive. In this indispensable resource for every serious player, he covers the main positional variations of the Caro Kann: the Classical System (1 e4 c6, 2 d4 d5,...
B.T. Batsford, 2006. — 288 p. — ISBN13: 978-0713490107. Former world champion Anatoly Karpov is a living legend, the winner of more tournaments than any other player in history. His opening analysis is absolutely definitive. In this indispensable resource for every serious player, he covers the main positional variations of the Caro Kann: the Classical System (1 e4 c6, 2 d4 d5,...
Hollfeld: Joachim Beyer Verlag, 1998. — 101 p. Dieses der Caro-Kann-Verteidigung gewidmete buh wurde in etwas ungewöhnlicher Form geschrieben. Es stammt aus er Feder von zwei Autoren, wobei Alexander Beljawski die Interessen von Weiß und Anatoli Karpow die Belange von Schwarz vertritt. So ein doppelgleisiges Herangehen an die Caro-Kann-Verteidigung ermöglicht es dem Leser, sich...
R.H.M. Press, 1980. — 160 p. — ISBN: 0-89058-052-9. Compiled by three grandmasters and two international masters this scholarly treatise explains in depth the thinking behind a defence that has been a favourite of champions such as Capablanca, Botvinnik, Petrosian and Karpov. Even Kasparov has been known to use the Caro Kann on occasion, for example in one case to defeat...
R.H.M. Press, 1980. — 160 p. — ISBN: 0-89058-052-9. Compiled by three grandmasters and two international masters this scholarly treatise explains in depth the thinking behind a defence that has been a favourite of champions such as Capablanca, Botvinnik, Petrosian and Karpov. Even Kasparov has been known to use the Caro Kann on occasion, for example in one case to defeat...
Publisher: Collier Books. Publication Year: 1988. Page Number: 107. ISBN: 0020219911. The Caro-Kann has long enjoyed a reputation for solidity. This has been achieved, though, somewhat at the expense of the excitement attached to more glamorous defenses, such as the Sicilian Dragon or the Marshall Attack in the Lopez. In recent years, however, at the highest levels, the...
London: B.T. Batsford Ltd, 1989. — 109 p. — ISBN: 0-7134-5562-4. This book provides a clear explanation of the fundamental strategical ideas and major variations of a popular and reliable chess opening and is a concise introduction for aspiring club and tournament playplayersaun Taulbut is an International Chess Master and a former European Junior Champion, who has written...
Chess Stars Publishing, 2022. — 555 p. — ISBN: 978-619-7188-28-8. The book offers a positional repertoire against the Caro-Kann, based on exd5. The authors recommend an economical and quite promising method for White to fight against the Caro-Kann Defence – the Exchange system (3.exd5 cxd5 4.Bd3). This minimalist approach against this classical opening deserves very serious...
Chess Stars Publishing, 2022. — 555 p. — ISBN: 978-619-7188-28-8. The book offers a positional repertoire against the Caro-Kann, based on exd5. The authors recommend an economical and quite promising method for White to fight against the Caro-Kann Defence – the Exchange system (3.exd5 cxd5 4.Bd3). This minimalist approach against this classical opening deserves very serious...
Chess Stars Publishing, 2022. — 456 p. — ISBN: 978-619-7188-28-8. The book offers a positional repertoire against the Caro-Kann, based on exd5. The authors recommend an economical and quite promising method for White to fight against the Caro-Kann Defence – the Exchange system (3.exd5 cxd5 4.Bd3). This minimalist approach against this classical opening deserves very serious...
Publisher: Chess Stars Ltd. Publication Year: 2022. Page Number: 256. ISBN: 619718835X. The authors recommend an economical and quite promising method for White to fight against the Caro-Kann Defence – the Exchange system (3.exd5 cxd5 4.Bd3). This minimalist approach against this classical opening deserves very serious attention today. This is confirmed incidentally by the fact...
Modern Chess, Opening Databases, 2020. As the author explains, “The first game that featured this line was played, according to my database, back in 1952! But, the next one took place only in 1983, and generally, this line was considered lame and never saw the spotlight until 2018-2019, when all the elite players suddenly picked it up! White is tempting Black to trade queens...
Modern Chess, Opening Databases, 30 September 2020. As the author explains, “The first game that featured this line was played, according to my database, back in 1952! But, the next one took place only in 1983, and generally, this line was considered lame and never saw the spotlight until 2018-2019, when all the elite players suddenly picked it up! White is tempting Black to...
Everyman Chess, 2012. — 432 p. ISBN: 1857446879 This new 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 practicing of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected...
Editorial La Casa del Ajedrez, 2013. — 242 p. — ISBN: 978-84-92517-44-2. Esta nueva colección constituye una plataforma ideal para el estudio de las aperturas de ajedrez. Con el procedimiento de plantear continuos desafíos al lector mediante preguntas a lo largo de todo el libro, el formato jugada a jugada estimula un aprendizaje esencial, además de la asimilación de...
Editorial La Casa del Ajedrez, 2013. — 242 p. — ISBN: 978-84-92517-44-2. Esta nueva colección constituye una plataforma ideal para el estudio de las aperturas de ajedrez. Con el procedimiento de plantear continuos desafíos al lector mediante preguntas a lo largo de todo el libro, el formato jugada a jugada estimula un aprendizaje esencial, además de la asimilación de...
Everyman Chess, 2012. — 432 p. — ISBN: 1857446876. This new 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 practicing of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected...
Everyman Chess, 2012. — 432 p. — ISBN: 1857446876. This new 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 practicing of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected...
Everyman Chess, 2012. — 432 p. — ISBN: 1857446876. This new 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 practicing of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected...
Chessable, Courses, Chess Openings, Jul 06, 2020. Rock-solid. Always in fashion. Uncompromising. Olympiad veteran and elite Dutch GM Erwin L'Ami shows you how to bulletproof your position and maximize your winning chances with the Caro-Kann. When world-class players and championship contenders need cutting-edge opening preparation, they turn to GM Erwin L'Ami for help. Veselin...
Chessable, Courses, Chess Openings, Jul 06, 2020. Rock-solid. Always in fashion. Uncompromising. Olympiad veteran and elite Dutch GM Erwin L'Ami shows you how to bulletproof your position and maximize your winning chances with the Caro-Kann. When world-class players and championship contenders need cutting-edge opening preparation, they turn to GM Erwin L'Ami for help. Veselin...
Chessable, Courses, Chess Openings, Jan 07, 2022. Clinch The Full Point With This. Complete And Combative. Repertoire Against 1.e4 Chessable students love International Master Yaacov Norowitz and National Master Elijah Logozar for their "easy to digest" opening repertoires — which strike the balance between honing one's positional "feel" and memorization. And... In their latest...
Chessable, Courses, Chess Openings, Jan 07, 2022. Clinch The Full Point With This. Complete And Combative. Repertoire Against 1.e4 Chessable students love International Master Yaacov Norowitz and National Master Elijah Logozar for their "easy to digest" opening repertoires — which strike the balance between honing one's positional "feel" and memorization. And... In their latest...
Astaneh Chess, 2020. — (Stream #104: Caro-Kann DVD Special with Alex Astaneh Lopez). The Caro–Kann defense is a chess opening. It is a defense for Black when White opens by moving his King's pawn two squares on the first move. It begins 1.e4 c6. The Dynamic Caro-Kann presents the viewer with an active repertoire against 1.e4. The suggested lines are as ambitious as they sound!...
German: Verlag Elektronisches Schach-Labor, 1990. — 158 p. — ISBN: 3-9801427-7-9. Jeder Schachmeister macht sich Aufzeichnungen über die Eröffnungssysteme, die er in Wettkämpfen immer wieder anwendet. Durch die fortlaufende Verbesserung dieser Aufzeichnungen, einschließlich der Erstellung von Diagrammen an Entscheidungsbrennpunkten, vervollkommnet er seine Spielkunst...
German: Verlag Elektronisches Schach-Labor, 1990. — 158 p. — ISBN: 3-9801427-7-9. Jeder Schachmeister macht sich Aufzeichnungen über die Eröffnungssysteme, die er in Wettkämpfen immer wieder anwendet. Durch die fortlaufende Verbesserung dieser Aufzeichnungen, einschließlich der Erstellung von Diagrammen an Entscheidungsbrennpunkten, vervollkommnet er seine Spielkunst...
Everyman Chess, 2018. — 240 p. — ISBN: 9781781944165. The Caro-Kann Defence arises after the moves 1 e4 c6. With this first move Black (as is also the case with the French Defence – 1 e4 e6) plans 2... d5, establishing a well-protected central pawn. The Caro-Kann has a reputation as a rock solid defence that minimises the risk of Black being subjected to undue early pressure....
Everyman Chess, 2018. — 240 p. — ISBN: 9781781944165. The Caro-Kann Defence arises after the moves 1 e4 c6. With this first move Black (as is also the case with the French Defence – 1 e4 e6) plans 2... d5, establishing a well-protected central pawn. The Caro-Kann has a reputation as a rock solid defence that minimises the risk of Black being subjected to undue early pressure....
Everyman Chess, 2018. — 342 p. — ISBN: 978-1-78194-351-9. The Caro-Kann Defence arises after the moves 1 e4 c6. With this first move Black (as is also the case with the French Defence – 1 e4 e6) plans 2... d5, establishing a well-protected central pawn. The Caro-Kann has a reputation as a rock solid defence that minimises the risk of Black being subjected to undue early...
Everyman Chess, 2018. — 342 p. — ISBN: 978-1-78194-351-9. The Caro-Kann Defence arises after the moves 1 e4 c6. With this first move Black (as is also the case with the French Defence – 1 e4 e6) plans 2... d5, establishing a well-protected central pawn. The Caro-Kann has a reputation as a rock solid defence that minimises the risk of Black being subjected to undue early...
José Luis Matamoros B., 2024. — 119 p. El autor ha seleccionado 50 partidas interesantes e instructivas de la apertura de Caro Kann, comentadas por conocidos comentaristas y expertos en ajedrez. En la actualidad, a nivel de la súper élite del ajedrez, predomina un estilo de jedrez muy dinámico por lo que la Defensa Caro-Kann no suele verse tanto como hace algunos años. Sin...
Everyman Chess, 2001. — 144 p. — ISBN13: 978-1857442274. An up-to-date survey of the always popular Main Line Caro-Kann, which remains one of the most dependable ways for Black to meet 1 e4 and plays a key role in the repertoires of such stars as Anatoly Karpov and Jon Speelman. The author looks at the key variations and concepts for both sides and offers plenty of new ideas...
Everyman Chess, 2001. — 144 p. — ISBN13: 978-1857442274. An up-to-date survey of the always popular Main Line Caro-Kann, which remains one of the most dependable ways for Black to meet 1 e4 and plays a key role in the repertoires of such stars as Anatoly Karpov and Jon Speelman. The author looks at the key variations and concepts for both sides and offers plenty of new ideas...
Curso de ajedrez vía mail, 2010. — 176 p. Guía en Aperturas. En la complejidad del inicio de la partida, a veces no vemos claro cuales deben ser las jugadas candidato, para poder sacar la mejor jugada. Gelfand en una entrevista en que le preguntan cual es su fórmula para jugar dice: “El enfoque es muy simple. Cada posición requiere la jugada más fuerte y uno tiene que intentar,...
Modern Chess, Opening Databases, 2020. After writing his trilogy for the Anti-Sicilian approach, GM Neiksans decided to write something similar about the ever-tough Caro-Kann as well. He suggests an easy-to-learn setup which according to several Caro-Kann experts is the most annoying system for a Caro-Kann player to face!
Modern Chess, Opening Databases, October 8, 2020. After writing his trilogy for the Anti-Sicilian approach, GM Neiksans decided to write something similar about the ever-tough Caro-Kann as well. He suggests an easy-to-learn setup which according to several Caro-Kann experts is the most annoying system for a Caro-Kann player to face! The database contains 10 theoretical chapters...
Coaches: GM Davorin Kuljasevic, GM Pavel Eljanov, GM Grigor Grigorov, GM Ivan Cheparinov, GM Swapnil Dhopade, GM Petar Arnaudov. — Modern Chess, November 13-15, 2020. The Caro-Kann is one of the most popular and reliable openings nowadays. The current camp is designed to provide you with all key concepts related to the Caro-Kann. Due to the variety of possible pawn structures,...
Coaches: GM Davorin Kuljasevic, GM Pavel Eljanov, GM Grigor Grigorov, GM Ivan Cheparinov, GM Swapnil Dhopade, GM Petar Arnaudov. — Modern Chess, November 13-15, 2020. The Caro-Kann is one of the most popular and reliable openings nowadays. The current camp is designed to provide you with all key concepts related to the Caro-Kann. Due to the variety of possible pawn structures,...
TheChessWorld, 2020. We are very excited to bring you a Comprehensive Course on The Caro-Kann Defense. This course provides you with a complete repertoire against 1.e4. When we say a "complete repertoire" we mean it. After working through the video lessons and going over the extra files you will have a complete defense against 1.e4 that will serve you a lifetime! After studying...
TheChessWorld, 2020. We are very excited to bring you a Comprehensive Course on The Caro-Kann Defense. This course provides you with a complete repertoire against 1.e4. When we say a "complete repertoire" we mean it. After working through the video lessons and going over the extra files you will have a complete defense against 1.e4 that will serve you a lifetime! After studying...
Thinkers Publishing, 2020. — 694 p. — ISBN: 978-9492510761. Francesco Rambaldi - The Caro-Kann Revisited Many games have been played, and theory has evolved since the days of Karpov’s Caro-Kann. As you will see in this book, this opening offers Black many opportunities for dynamic play, despite its solid framework. This book presents a comprehensive, ready-to-use, and...
Thinkers Publishing, 2020. — 694 p. — ISBN: 978-9492510761. Francesco Rambaldi - The Caro-Kann Revisited Many games have been played, and theory has evolved since the days of Karpov’s Caro-Kann. As you will see in this book, this opening offers Black many opportunities for dynamic play, despite its solid framework. This book presents a comprehensive, ready-to-use, and...
Thinkers Publishing, 2020. — 694 p. — ISBN: 978-9492510761. Francesco Rambaldi - The Caro-Kann Revisited * Many games have been played, and theory has evolved since the days of Karpov’s Caro-Kann. As you will see in this book, this opening offers Black many opportunities for dynamic play, despite its solid framework. * This book presents a comprehensive, ready-to-use, and...
Thinkers Publishing, 2020. — 694 p. — ISBN: 978-9492510761. Francesco Rambaldi - The Caro-Kann Revisited Many games have been played, and theory has evolved since the days of Karpov’s Caro-Kann. As you will see in this book, this opening offers Black many opportunities for dynamic play, despite its solid framework. This book presents a comprehensive, ready-to-use, and...
File in PGN format. This is Levy Rosman of Gotham Chess's Caro-Kann course. The course is split into 8 sections, a quick starter guide to quickly incorporate the Caro-Kann into your games, and seven theory chapters covering the Classical, Advance, Exchange, Panov, 2 Knights, Fantasy, and other sidelines after 1.e4 c6. This is updated in 2021 and is a good roadmap to White's and...
Sawyer Publications, July 11, 2017. — 206 p. — ISBN-13: 978-1521810682. Caro-Kann Playbook is a simple safe super solid solution to your chess opening repertoire for Black after 1.e4 c6. You plan to play 2.d4 d5. The Caro-Kann makes your opening preparation easy. You do not need to memorize thousands of variations. You don’t need to play risky gambits. Caro-Kann is a repeatable...
Sawyer Publications, July 11, 2017. — 206 p. — ISBN-13: 978-1521810682. Caro-Kann Playbook is a simple safe super solid solution to your chess opening repertoire for Black after 1.e4 c6. You plan to play 2.d4 d5. The Caro-Kann makes your opening preparation easy. You do not need to memorize thousands of variations. You don’t need to play risky gambits. Caro-Kann is a repeatable...
Independently published, September 5, 2020. — 509 p. — ISBN-13: 979-8683195694. Caro-Kann Tactics gives you 500 positions to help you win. Try these combinations and checkmates in your games. Caro-Kann Defence chess games begin 1.e4 c6. Black plans 2.d4 d5 to remove White’s pawn from e4. Popular options include 3.exd5 cxd5; 3.e5 Bf5, or 3.Nc3 dxe4. Choose the line that is the...
Independently published, August 12, 2016. — 136 p. — ISBN-13: 978-1537059853. Welcome to the Caro-Kann Defence chess opening. Play to win after 1.e4 c6. Tim Sawyer analyzes 120 games. This expanded version matches the 2016 paperback edition. It includes updated commentary and an Index of Names to Games. The author tells stories and explains the chess opening strategy and...
Independently published, August 12, 2016. — 136 p. — ISBN-13: 978-1537059853. Welcome to the Caro-Kann Defence chess opening. Play to win after 1.e4 c6. Tim Sawyer analyzes 120 games. This expanded version matches the 2016 paperback edition. It includes updated commentary and an Index of Names to Games. The author tells stories and explains the chess opening strategy and...
Quality Chess, 2021. — 344 p. — ISBN: 978-1-78483-115-8; ISBN: 978-1-78483-116-5. The Caro-Kann is renowned as a top-tier defense to 1.e4, and Lars Schandorff’s Grandmaster Repertoire book on this opening received rave reviews. As GM Zenon Franco Ocampos put it, “I cannot imagine a better way of converting into a Caro-Kann player.” A decade later, Schandorff is back with a...
Quality Chess, 2021. — 344 p. — ISBN: 978-1-78483-115-8. ChessBase file. The Caro-Kann is renowned as a top-tier defense to 1.e4, and Lars Schandorff’s Grandmaster Repertoire book on this opening received rave reviews. As GM Zenon Franco Ocampos put it, “I cannot imagine a better way of converting into a Caro-Kann player.” A decade later, Schandorff is back with a completely...
Quality Chess, 2021. — 344 p. — ISBN: 978-1-78483-115-8. PGN file. The Caro-Kann is renowned as a top-tier defense to 1.e4, and Lars Schandorff’s Grandmaster Repertoire book on this opening received rave reviews. As GM Zenon Franco Ocampos put it, “I cannot imagine a better way of converting into a Caro-Kann player.” A decade later, Schandorff is back with a completely new...
Quality Chess, 2021. — 344 p. — ISBN: 978-1-78483-115-8. The Caro-Kann is renowned as a top-tier defence to 1.e4, and Lars Schandorff’s Grandmaster Repertoire book on this opening received rave reviews. As GM Zenon Franco Ocampos put it, “I cannot imagine a better way of converting into a Caro-Kann player.” A decade later, Schandorff is back with a completely new repertoire...
Quality Chess, 2010. — 250 p. — (Grandmaster Repertoire 7). — ISBN: 978-1-906552-56-5. The Caro-Kann 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...
Cardoza Publishing, 2003. — 36 p. — ISBN: 1-58042-109-1. Learn a complete defensive system against 1.e4, the most popular first move in chess. 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...
Cardoza Publishing, 2003. — 36 p. — ISBN: 1-58042-109-1. Learn a complete defensive system against 1.e4, the most popular first move in chess. 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...
Cardoza Publishing, 2003. — 36 p. — ISBN: 1-58042-109-1. Learn a complete defensive system against 1.e4, the most popular first move in chess. 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...
Cardoza Publishing, 2003. — 36 p. — ISBN: 1-58042-109-1. Learn a complete defensive system against 1.e4, the most popular first move in chess. 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...
Harnburg, Verlag: Das Schach-Archiv, 1966. — 374 p. Zwei Deutsche Spieler, Horatius Caro und Marcus Kann, hat diese Verteidigung in wettbewerbsfähige Praxis in der zweiten Hälfte des neunzehnten Jahrhunderts. Romantische gambits waren beliebt unter den Spielern von der Zeit, so ist es kaum verwunderlich, dass diese Abwehr galt als trocken und langweilig. Seine Popularität...
Harnburg, Verlag: Das Schach-Archiv, 1966. — 376 p. Zwei Deutsche Spieler, Horatius Caro und Marcus Kann, hat diese Verteidigung in wettbewerbsfähige Praxis in der zweiten Hälfte des neunzehnten Jahrhunderts. Romantische gambits waren beliebt unter den Spielern von der Zeit, so ist es kaum verwunderlich, dass diese Abwehr galt als trocken und langweilig. Seine Popularität...
QUALITY CHESS, 2010. — 250 p. Book language: English. Series: Grandmaster Repertoire. The Caro-Kann 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...
QUALITY CHESS, 2010. — 250 p. Book language: English. Series: Grandmaster Repertoire. The Caro-Kann 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...
Quality Chess, 2010. — 250 p. — (Grandmaster Repertoire 7). — ISBN: 978-1-906552-56-5. The Caro-Kann is one of Black's most reliable answers to 1.e4. It is a regular favourite of elite players, who know that computer-aided preparation now threatens the sharpest lines ofthe Sicilian or Ruy Lopez (at the very least with a forced draw). The Caro-Kann is less susceptible to such...
Chessbase, 2007. — ISBN13: 9783866810389. The Caro-Kann Defence, which arises after the moves 1.e4 c6 followed by 2...d7-d5, is considered one of the most solid and reliable replies to the double step of White’s e-pawn. Black fights for his share of the centre without accepting an unnecessary weakening of his position, patiently waiting for his chance. Shirov’s preferred weapon...
New in Chess, 2018. — 680 p. — ISBN: 978-90-5691-805-7. 1.e4 c6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Nf3 (Caro-Kann) Why is this opening repertoire called simple? For the simple reason that the variations are straightforward to remember, and require little or no maintenance. International Master Christof Sielecki has created a reliable set of opening lines for chess players of almost all levels. The...
Summit Pub, 1989. — 182 p. — ISBN13: 978-0945806028. The moves 1 e4 c62 d4 d5 3 Nc3 [or 3 Nd2] 3... dxe4 4 Nxe4 lead to the starting position of the main line Caro-Kann. In general, Black tends toplay4... Bf5 or4... Nd7, leadingtosolid positions in which White has perhaps a very slight edge. Several boo ks have been written on both these lines, thus making the theory on them...
Summit Pub, 1989. — 182 p. — ISBN13: 978-0945806028. The moves 1 e4 c62 d4 d5 3 Nc3 [or 3 Nd2] 3... dxe4 4 Nxe4 lead to the starting position of the main line Caro-Kann. In general, Black tends toplay4... Bf5 or4... Nd7, leadingtosolid positions in which White has perhaps a very slight edge. Several boo ks have been written on both these lines, thus making the theory on them...
The MacMillan Chess Library, 1992. — 155 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7134-6915-3. Have you always thought of the Caro-Kann as a solid, but rather defensive opening? Then watch out! In the past few years, the popularity of the Caro has increased sharply, as it has become a regular weapon in the arsenal of such fighting players as Viktor Korchnoi, Jan Timman, and Yasser Seirawan. All are...
Batsford, 1988. — 157 p. — ISBN- 0-7134-5939-5. The Caro-Kann Defence is a chess opening — a common defense against the King's Pawn Opening characterised by the moves: 1. e4 c6 The usual continuation is 2. d4 d5 followed by 3.Nc3 (the Classical Variation), 3.Nd2(the Modern Variation), 3.exd5 (the Exchange Variation), or 3.e5 (the Advance Variation). The classical variation...
Batsford, 1988. — 157 p. — ISBN- 0-7134-5939-5. The Caro-Kann Defence is a chess opening — a common defense against the King's Pawn Opening characterised by the moves: 1. e4 c6 The usual continuation is 2. d4 d5 followed by 3.Nc3 (the Classical Variation), 3.Nd2(the Modern Variation), 3.exd5 (the Exchange Variation), or 3.e5 (the Advance Variation). The classical variation...
Chessable, Sep 25, 2019. Hot on the heels of Jeffrey Xiong's unbelievable win in the Fide World Cup to knock out Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Chessable has released this new and updated Caro-Kann repertoire. The Caro-Kann Starter Kit is a guide to the increasingly popular Caro-Kann Defense and gives you the basis of a Black repertoire to move forward with. Warning: this course contains...
Chessable, Sep 25, 2019. Hot on the heels of Jeffrey Xiong's unbelievable win in the Fide World Cup to knock out Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Chessable has released this new and updated Caro-Kann repertoire. The Caro-Kann Starter Kit is a guide to the increasingly popular Caro-Kann Defense and gives you the basis of a Black repertoire to move forward with. Warning: this course contains...
Chessbase, 2018. The 2.Ne2 Variation of the Caro-Kann (1.e4 c6 2.Ne2), sometimes called the Short variation, is an ostentatious try by White to get Black out of his comfort zone as early as move 2. Caro-Kann players typically love their solid structures and modest setups, but with this bamboozling sideline they will be forced to enter unknown territory right from the off! The...
Chessbase, 2015. No fun against the Caro-Kann? Why not surprise your opponents with the Fantasy Variation 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.f3? Aggressive, creative, unexplored, difficult to deal with, but easy to learn. In 60 minutes Lawrence Trent shows you the basics of this interesting and exciting variation that is bound to lead to interesting games. Review... Winning with the Fantasy...
Chessbase, 2015. No fun against the Caro-Kann? Why not surprise your opponents with the Fantasy Variation 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.f3? Aggressive, creative, unexplored, difficult to deal with, but easy to learn. In 60 minutes Lawrence Trent shows you the basics of this interesting and exciting variation that is bound to lead to interesting games. Review... Winning with the Fantasy...
Martinez Roca, 2000. — 213 p. — ISBN: 8427014023. Solid system, used by such players as Karpov, Leko, and of course Botvinnik to Aw in the World Championship against Tal. Black gains a foothold in the centre, much as in the French Defence, whilst keeping the h3−c8 diagonal open for his light−squared bishop. Black often plays steadily, hoping first to equalise before taking the...
Martinez Roca, 2000. — 213 p. — ISBN: 8427014023. Solid system, used by such players as Karpov, Leko, and of course Botvinnik to Aw in the World Championship against Tal. Black gains a foothold in the centre, much as in the French Defence, whilst keeping the h3−c8 diagonal open for his light−squared bishop. Black often plays steadily, hoping first to equalise before taking the...
Corvina, 1988 — 195 p. — ISBN: 963-13-2502-4. Von den Anhängern der Caro-Kann-Verteidigung, die in ihrer Struktur eine etwas passive Eröffnung ist, wird einiger Optimismus verlangt. Es ist bemerkenswert, dass es in verschiedenen Bereichen der Eröffnung “historische Gegner“ gibt. Beispielweise PCA-Weltmeister Garri Kasparow und FIDE-Weltmeister Anatoli Karpow, deren spannende...
Budapest: Corvina, 1988 — 195 s. — ISBN: 963-13-2502-4. Von den Anhängern der Caro-Kann-Verteidigung, die in ihrer Struktur eine etwas passive Eröffnung ist, wird einiger Optimismus verlangt. Es ist bemerkenswert, dass es in verschiedenen Bereichen der Eröffnung “historische Gegner“ gibt. Beispielweise PCA-Weltmeister Garri Kasparow und FIDE-Weltmeister Anatoli Karpow, deren...
Chessable, 2020. Supplement your opening study by learning the tactics that commonly occur in the Caro-Kann. If you play this thoroughly en-vogue opening or want to train your responses to it, Thematic Tactics: The Caro-Kann is the ideal study companion. As the authors FM Martin Voigt and IM Dirk Sebastian (2442 Fide) stress, learning an opening isn't just memorizing variations...
Chessable, 2020. Supplement your opening study by learning the tactics that commonly occur in the Caro-Kann. If you play this thoroughly en-vogue opening or want to train your responses to it, Thematic Tactics: The Caro-Kann is the ideal study companion. As the authors FM Martin Voigt and IM Dirk Sebastian (2442 Fide) stress, learning an opening isn't just memorizing variations...
Chess Enterprises, 1991. — 105 p. — ISBN: 0-945-470-15-0. Author Wall presents another is his popular series of miniature games - games completed in 25 moves or less - this time in the English Opening. His compilation includes games involving Grandmasters as well as woodpushers. These collections have proven to be valuable to players who wish to see typical mistakes and how...
Chess Enterprises, 1991. — 105 p. — ISBN: 0-945-470-15-0. Author Wall presents another is his popular series of miniature games - games completed in 25 moves or less - this time in the English Opening. His compilation includes games involving Grandmasters as well as woodpushers. These collections have proven to be valuable to players who wish to see typical mistakes and how...
Gambit, 2007. — 175 p. — ISBN: 978-1-904600-61-9. — Grandmaster Secrets. The Caro-Kann is one of the most popular responses to 1 e4. Black stakes a claim to the central squares and seeks free development for all his pieces. While solid, it is by no means a drawing weapon - the resulting positions generally contain at least a degree of imbalance and the critical lines lead to...
Gambit, 2007 . — 175 p. — ISBN: 978-1-904600-61-9. Grandmaster Secrets. The Caro-Kann is one of the most popular responses to 1 e4. Black stakes a claim to the central squares and seeks free development for all his pieces. While solid, it is by no means a drawing weapon - the resulting positions generally contain at least a degree of imbalance and the critical lines lead to...
Münster: Verlag, 1991. — 125 p. Obwohl die Caro-Kann-Verteidigung im Mittelpunkt dieses Buches steht, ist es dennoch kein eröffnungstheoretisches Werk im herkömmlichen Sinne. Vielmehr habe ich versucht, die Geschichte dieser Verteidigung, die in diesen Tagen ihren 100. Geburtstag feiert, zu erzählen. Ich möchte von ihrer Entdeckung berichten, von ihren gleitenden Verehrem, aber...
Münster: Münster Verlag, 1991. — 125 p. Obwohl die Caro-Kann-Verteidigung im Mittelpunkt dieses Buches steht, ist es dennoch kein eröffnungstheoretisches Werk im herkömmlichen Sinne. Vielmehr habe ich versucht, die Geschichte dieser Verteidigung, die in diesen Tagen ihren 100. Geburtstag feiert, zu erzählen. Ich möchte von ihrer Entdeckung berichten, von ihren gleitenden...
Chessable, Courses, Chess Openings, Nov 26, 2020. "Chess is a war over the board. The object is to crush the opponent’s mind." - Bobby Fischer The Caro-Kann is a solid defense and is known to be a tough defense to crack! It is named after Horatio Caro and Marcus Kann, who analyzed it in 1886. It was a favorite weapon of some world champions, including Mikhail Botvinnik, Tigran...
Chessable, Courses, Chess Openings, Nov 26, 2020. "Chess is a war over the board. The object is to crush the opponent’s mind." - Bobby Fischer. The Caro-Kann is a solid defense and is known to be a tough defense to crack! It is named after Horatio Caro and Marcus Kann, who analyzed it in 1886. It was a favorite weapon of some world champions, including Mikhail Botvinnik, Tigran...
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