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Play the Caro-Kann: A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire Against 1e4
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by Jovanka Houska, Jovanka HouskaJovanka Houska
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Overview
The Caro-Kann is a reliable yet at the same time dynamic answer to White’s most popular opening move, 1 e4. It has the seal of approval of numerous leading Grandmasters including Vishy Anand, Evgeny Bareev and Alexey Dreev, as well as former World Champion Anatoly Karpov, who has utilized it with great success throughout his illustrious career. One of the attractions of the Caro-Kann is that it suits a variety of different styles; it can lead to wild tactical battles as well as quiet, positional play.In Play the Caro-Kann, Jovanka Houska presents the reader with a concise and trustworthy repertoire within the opening, providing a solution against all of White’s main possibilities. Houska examines the important tactical and strategic plans for both sides, arming the reader with enough information to begin playing the Caro-Kann with confidence in his or her own games.*A complete repertoire against 1 e4*Written by a Caro-Kann expert*Ideal for improvers, and club and tournament players
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781857444346 |
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Publisher: | Everyman Chess |
Publication date: | 04/01/2007 |
Series: | Everyman Chess Series |
Edition description: | First Edition |
Pages: | 192 |
Sales rank: | 1,136,979 |
Product dimensions: | 6.08(w) x 8.94(h) x 0.57(d) |
About the Author
Jovanka Houska is Britain’s only female chess professional. Career highlights so far include winning the European Girls Junior Championship, representing the England team at numerous Chess Olympiads, and qualifying for the 2006 Women’s World Championship. She is resident in the UK.
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In Play the Caro-Kann, International Master Jovanka Houska presents the reader with a concise and trustworthy repertoire within this popular and dynamic opening, providing a solution against all of White’s main possibilities. Houska examines the important tactical and strategic plans for both sides, arming the reader with enough information to begin playing the Caro-Kann with confidence in his or her own games.
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