Starting out: the Caro-Kann by Joe Gallagher
The Caro-Kann Defence has a well-deserved and established reputation as an incredibly solid and, at the same time, dynamic defence to 1 e4. The Caro-Kann appeals to all types of players, but is especially useful to Black players who prefer a sound platform on which to build and who are resourceful in both defence and counter-attack. Star players who enjoy using the Caro-Kann include Vishy Anand, Michael Adams and the legendary Anatoly Karpov. In this easy-to-read guide, Grandmaster Joe Gallagher goes back to the basics of the Caro-Kann, studying the key principles of its many variations. Throughout the book there is an abundance of notes, tips, warnings, and exercises to help improving players, while important strategies, ideas, and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated. *User-friendly design to help readers absorb ideas *Concentrates on the key principles of the Caro-Kann *Ideal for the improving player
Joe Gallagher is an English Grandmaster who has been living in Switzerland for a number of years and is a regular member of the Swiss national team. He has many books to his name has a deserved reputation as a first class writer. His previous works include The Magic of Mikhail Tal and Starting Out: The King's Indian
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| ISBN 13 | 9781857443035 |
| ISBN 10 | 1857443039 |
| Title | Starting out: the Caro-Kann |
| Author | Joe Gallagher |
| Series | Starting Out - Everyman Chess Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Everyman Chess |
| Year published | 2002-10-02 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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