Starting Out: The Caro-Kann

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

Author: Joe Gallagher
Publisher: Gloucester Publishers Plc
Published: 09/05/2000
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 10.52h x 5.85w x 0.59d
ISBN13: 9781857443035
ISBN10: 1857443039
BISAC Categories:
- Games & Activities | Chess
- Games & Activities | Board Games

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.

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