In this book, Cyrus Lakdawala examines the Caro-Kann, which enjoys a richly deserved reputation as one of Black’s most reliable defences. It provides an ideal blend of soundness and dynamism, which allows Black to create counterplay from a solid platform. Lakdawala shares his experience and knowledge of the Caro-Kann, presents a repertoire for Black and provides answers to all the key questions.

- Essential guidance and training in the Caro-Kann

- Includes a Caro-Kann repertoire for Black

- Utilizes an ideal approach to chess study

Contents

Series Foreword

Bibliography

Introduction

1. Smyslov Variation: The Quiet 5 Nf3

2. Smyslov Variation 5 Bc4: The Old Line

3. Smyslov Variation 5 Ng5: Into the Abyss

4. Advance Variation: Nunn-Shirov Attack

5. Advance Variation: Short's Line

6. Advance Variation: Fourth Move Alternatives

7. Panov-Botvinnik Attack

8. Quasi Panov-Botvinnik

9. Exchange Variation

10. Two Knights Variation

11. Fantasy Variation

12. King's Indian Attack and 2 Ne2

Index of Variations Index of Complete Games

432 Seiten, 2012, kartoniert, englisch.