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Caro-Kann Defence

The Caro-Kann Defence is named after the English chess master Horatio Caro (1862–1920) who lived in Berlin and the Austrian player Marcus Kann (1820–1886). However, the move 1...c6 was not particularly popular until the 1920s, when both Jose Raul Capablanca and Aaron Nimzowitsch took up the opening. When, in 1960/61, Botvinnik was looking for a reliable defence for his WCh matches against the feared sacrificial attacks of Mihail Tal, he chose the Caro-Kann. Tigran Petrosian and Anatoly Karpov were two other world champions who adopted 1...c6 in their repertoires.

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The surprising 3.d3 against the Caro-Kann
The surprising 3.d3 against the Caro-Kann
We boldly confront the Caro-Kann Defense with the upcoming move 1.e4 c6 2.Nf3 d5 3.d3!? With this highly strategic choice, we disrupt Black’s typical patterns and comfort zones and enter an early endgame full of chances for you.
by Fabien Libiszewski
€32.90
Weapons against the Caro Kann  Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
Weapons against the Caro Kann Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
Vol. 1: Panov and Two Knights
by Daniel Fernandez
€59.90
Weapons against the Caro Kann  Vol. 2
Weapons against the Caro Kann Vol. 2
2.Nf3 d5 3.d3, 2.d4 d5 3.f3 - Fantasy Variation, 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 Exchange Variation
by Daniel Fernandez
€32.90
Weapons against the Caro Kann  Vol. 1: Panov and Two Knights
Weapons against the Caro Kann Vol. 1: Panov and Two Knights
Vol. 1: Panov and Two Knights
by Daniel Fernandez
€32.90
A dangerous weapon against the Caro-Kann in 60 Minutes
A dangerous weapon against the Caro-Kann in 60 Minutes
We refer to the line that begins 1 e4 c6 2 Nf3 d5 3 exd5 cxd5 4 Ne5!? There are various ideas associated with this move; tricks on c6 and f7, the reinforcement of the knight with f2-f4 leading to White kingside pressure, the annexation of the two bishops.
by Andrew Martin
€9.90
The flexible Panov
The flexible Panov
In the Flexible Panov Dutch IM Nico Zwirs will show you how to test Black to the limit in the Caro-Kann. 8 hours of video lessons included!
by Nico Zwirs
€29.90
The Ne2 Caro-Kann
The Ne2 Caro-Kann
Caro-Kann players typically love their solid structures and modest setups, but with this bamboozling sideline they will be forced to enter unknown territory right from the off!
by Lawrence Trent
€9.90
The Fashionable Caro-Kann Vol.1 and 2
The Fashionable Caro-Kann Vol.1 and 2
The dynamic play based on a strong strategic foundation has always fascinated me, and in these DVDs I have suggested the lines which I personally prefer and employ in practice.
by Vidit Gujrathi
€54.90
The Fashionable Caro-Kann Vol.2
The Fashionable Caro-Kann Vol.2
The dynamic play based on a strong strategic foundation has always fascinated me, and in these DVDs I have suggested the lines which I personally prefer and employ in practice.
by Vidit Gujrathi
€29.90
The Fashionable Caro-Kann Vol.1
The Fashionable Caro-Kann Vol.1
The dynamic play based on a strong strategic foundation has always fascinated me, and in these DVDs I have suggested the lines which I personally prefer and employ in practice.
by Vidit Gujrathi
€29.90
The 4...Nf6 Caro-Kann
The 4...Nf6 Caro-Kann
On this DVD Nigel Davies examines both the Bronstein-Larsen (5.Nxf6+ gxf6) and the Tartakower (5.Nxf6+ exf6) systems and shows how the doubled f-pawn, common to both lines gives Black a range of aggressive plans and ideas.
by Nigel Davies
€29.90
Beat 1.e4 like Karpov - 4...Nd7 in the Caro-Kann
Beat 1.e4 like Karpov - 4...Nd7 in the Caro-Kann
The author has played 4...Nd7 successfully in a lot of games and shows many new, unknown moves, idea and analyses.
by Markus Hochgräfe
€9.90
Fighting against the Caro-Kann with the Advance Variation
Fighting against the Caro-Kann with the Advance Variation
The Caro-Kann Defence is one of the most solid replies for Black after 1.e4. Bologan's choice of the Advance Variation for White is because of the complex strategical play in which White has a long-term space advantage.
by Victor Bologan
€29.90
Winning with the fantasy variation
€9.90
A clear program to fight the Panov Attack
€9.90
The ABC of the Caro-Kann
The ABC of the Caro-Kann
by Andrew Martin
€26.99