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How to play the Caro- Kann Defence Vol. 1

Unlock the secrets of one of the most resilient and strategic openings in chess with our comprehensive video course, “The Caro-Kann Defence.” This isn’t just another opening—it’s a pathway to controlling the game and outsmarting your opponents with finesse.

Sample video: Introduction

Sample video: Advance Variation 4.Nf3 Bg4

Stay Ahead with Cutting-Edge Theory
Recent advancements in chess engines have brought new insights and revolutionary changes to the Caro-Kann Defence. Our expert analysis incorporates these latest trends, introducing fresh lines, and debunking outdated theories. You’ll gain access to innovative strategies that top grandmasters are using today.

What You’ll Gain
• Comprehensive Understanding: Dive deep into the core principles of the Caro- Kann Defence and master its strategic foundation.
• Practical Insights: Learn the variations and ideas that are currently favoured by top players, ensuring you’re always a step ahead.
• Real-World Success: Gain confidence from knowing these strategies have been proven in world-class tournaments.

Vol. 1: 3.d3, Classical (3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6), Advanced Variation (3.e5 c5)

  • Video running time: 4 hours 21 min h
  • Extra: Training with ChessBase apps – Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels
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This is what is delivered:

  • Fritztrainer App for Windows and Mac
  • Available as download or on DVD
  • Video course with a running time of approx. 4-8 hrs.
  • Repertoire database: save and integrate Fritztrainer games into your own repertoire (in WebApp Opening or in ChessBase)
  • Interactive exercises with video feedback: the authors present exercises and key positions, the user has to enter the solution. With video feedback (also on mistakes) and further explanations.
  • Sample games as a ChessBase database.
  • New: many Fritztrainer now also available as stream in the ChessBase video portal!

That's what the FritzTrainer App can do for you:

  • Videos can run in the Fritztrainer app or in the ChessBase program with board graphics, notation and a large function bar
  • Analysis engine can be switched on at any time
  • Video pause for manual navigation and analysis in game notation
  • Input of your own variations, engine analysis, with storage in the game
  • Learn variations: view specific lines in the ChessBase WebApp Opening with autoplay, memorize variations and practise transformation (initial position - final position).
  • Active opening training: selected opening positions are transferred to the ChessBase WebApp Fritz-online. In a match against Fritz you test your new knowledge and actively play the new opening.

Even more possibilities: Start FritzTrainer in the ChessBase program!

  • The database with all games and analyses can be opened directly.
  • Games can be easily added to the opening reference.
  • Direct evaluation with game reference, games can be replayed on the analysis board
  • Your own variations are saved and can be added to the own repertoire
  • Replay training
  • LiveBook active
  • All engines installed in ChessBase can be started for the analysis
  • Assisted Analysis
  • Print notation and diagrams (for worksheets)

Sample video

Contents

  • Introduction
  • 2.Nf3 d5 3.d3
  • 3rd move alternatives
  • 3...dxe4
  • Classical Variation: 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4
  • 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5th move alternatives
  • 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5.Nxf6+ exf6 6th move alternatives
  • 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5.Nxf6+ exf6 6.c3 Bd6 7.Bd3 0-0 Introduction
  • 8.Qc2 Re8+ 9.Ne2 h5 10.0-0 h4 11.h3
  • 8.Qc2 Re8+ 9.Ne2 h5 10.Be3 Nd7 11.0-0-0
  • Advance Variation: 2.d4 d5 3.e5 c5
  • 4.c3 & 4.c4 Introduction
  • 4.dxc5 e6 5.Bd3 and Sidelines
  • 4.dxc5 e6 5.a3
  • 4.dxc5 e6 5.Nf3
  • 4.dxc5 e6 5.Be3
  • 4.Nf3 Bg4
  • 4.Nf3 cxd4 5.Nxd4
  • 4.Nf3 cxd4 5.Qxd4
  • Repertoire Training
  • 2.Nf3 d5 3.d3
  • Advanced Variation: 2.d4 d5 3.e5 c5
  • Classical Variation: 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6
  • Practice Positions
  • Introduction
  • 2,Nf3 d5 3.d3 dxe4
  • 2.Nf3 d5 3.d3 dxe4
  • 2.d4 d5 3.e5 c5 4.dxc5 e6 5.a3
  • 2.d4 d5 3.e5 c5 4.dxc5 e6 5.Nf3
  • 2.d4 d5 3.e5 c5 4.dxc5 e6 5.Be3
  • 2.d4 d5 3.e5 c5 4.Nf3 cxd4 5.Nxd4
  • 2.d4 d5 3.e5 c5 4.Nf3 cxd4 5.Qxd4
  • 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5.Nxf6 exf6 - Long castle
  • 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5.Nxf6 exf6 - Short castle
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