| First Steps: Caro-Kann Defence Contributor(s): Martin, Andrew (Author) |
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ISBN: 1781944164 ISBN-13: 9781781944165 Publisher: Everyman Chess OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Chess |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.7" W x 9.4" (0.90 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. Rather than inviting the opponent to engage in immediate warfare, Black focuses on completing development comfortably and postponng the serious battle until the middlegame. It is notable that the White systems which try to batter the Caro-Kann into early submission are highly double-edged and often rebound badly. First Steps is a new opening series and is ideal for improving players who want simple and straightforward explanations. |