Grandmaster Secrets - The Caro-Kann
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ISBN: 1904600611 / Publisher: Gambit Publications, December 2007
The Caro-Kann is one of the most popular responses to 1 e4. Black stakes a claim to the central squa...
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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 sharp positions with chances for both sides. Many new approaches for both sides have been developed in recent years, and a good understanding of these ideas is vital for anyone looking to handle either side of the Caro with success.
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