First Steps: Caro-Kann Defence

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* Martin A.
* Everyman Chess
* engelstalig
* 240 blz
* 2018
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. First Steps emphasizes:
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  • the basic principles
  • the basic strategies
  • the key tricks and traps

First Steps books are based around carefully selected instructive games which demonstrate exactly what both sides are trying to achieve. There is enough theory to enable the improving player to get to grips with the opening without feeling overwhelmed. If you want to take up a new opening, First Steps is the ideal place to start.


Content
003 About the Author
005 Introduction
006 1 Strategic Ideas
032 2 The First Main Line: 3.Nc3/3.Nd2
109 3 The Advance Variation
137 4 The Panov-Botvinnik Attack
156 5 2.c4
172 6 The Exchange Variation
189 7 The Two Knights Variation
203 8 The King's Indian Attack
218 9 Odds and Ends
236 Index of Variations
239 Index of Complete Games