Caro-Kann

by Cyrus Lakdawala

This new series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge. 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.

Genres: Chess

432 pages, Paperback

First published March 20, 2012

Reviews

[Steven · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have a few of Lakdawala's move by move books and he has a unique and irreverent writing style that makes for fun reading. He's a bit arrogant on his variations though, taking the attitude that "it's a better line, just trust me" and I have had some disastrous games playing some of his variations. It's a gook book for learning the Caro-Kann variations, but I wouldn't follow his lines too far unless you are in sync with his style of play.

[Adrian Alvarez · Rating 4 out of 5]

...and now I have a new favorite chess writer. Cyrus continually cracked me up as I went through his commentary on games presenting these variations. I loved the Socratic banter and the use of space in the book's design. Not only have I come away with a clear program of study but also a much deeper theoretical understanding than I would ordinarily have after reading one of these.

Though I don't play the Slav, I'm considering it if only so I can study his other Move by Move volume.

[Kozmosevren · Rating 5 out of 5]

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