10 Feb 13
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Originally posted by ViktorNI do not know of an uptodate book that gives the main idea behind the 4...Nf6 variation of the Classical Variation of the Caro Kann after these moves:
Back to main topic, any books which gives a white repertoire after 1: e4 c6 2: d4 d5 3: Nc3(Nd2) dxe4 4: Nxe4?b
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3(Nd2) dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nf6
However, the main responses for White are as follows:
A. 4. Bd3 Qxd4 5. Nf3 (The Alekhine Gambit)
B. 4. Nxf6 gxf6 (The Bronstein-Larsen Variation)
C. 4. Ncf6 exf6 (The Tartakower or Korchnoi Variation)
SEE THE FOLLOWING REFERENCES:
Caro Kann Defense (Overview)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caro%E2%80%93Kann_Defence
The Alekhine Gambit
http://gameknot.com/annotation.pl/blindfold-simultaneous-exhibition-antwerp-1931?gm=37812
http://www.redhotpawn.com/chess/grandmaster-games/viewmastergame.php?pgnid=7933&subject=Alexander_Alekhine_vs_William_Winter
The Bronstein-Larsen Variation
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Chess_Opening_Theory/1._e4/1...c6/2._d4/2...d5/3._Nc3/3...dxe4/4._Nxe4/4...Nf6/5._Nxf6/5...gxf6
The Tartakower or Korchnoi Variation
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Chess_Opening_Theory/1._e4/1...c6/2._d4/2...d5/3._Nc3/3...dxe4/4._Nxe4/4...Nf6/5._Nxf6/5...exf6
YOU MIGHT ALSO CONSIDER THE ADVANCED VARIATION AGAINST THE CARO KANN.
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10 Feb 13
Originally posted by ViktorNYes.
Back to main topic, any books which gives a white repertoire after 1: e4 c6 2: d4 d5 3: Nc3(Nd2) dxe4 4: Nxe4?
The Caro-Kann by GM Peter Wells (Gambit 2007)
and
The Caro-Kann by GM Lars Schandorff (Quality Chess 2010)
Both books are strategically excellent and tactically useful.
10 Feb 13
Originally posted by RJHindsI just noticed that I numbered the moves wrong in the responses that I listed.
I do not know of an uptodate book that gives the main idea behind the 4...Nf6 variation of the Classical Variation of the Caro Kann after these moves:
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3(Nd2) dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nf6
However, [b]the main responses for White are as follows:
A. 4. Bd3 Qxd4 5. Nf3 (The Alekhine Gambit)
B. 4. Nxf6 gxf6 (The Bronstein-Larsen Variation) ...[text shortened]... com/watch?v=u9kmOuI2MxE&playnext=1&list=PLMiWq9COyjidW9nhxc9Dp_Rdsi7h1ZLtV&feature=results_video
Obviously, I should have started with move 5 and not 4. But just thought I would clear that up since it is too late to edit it now.
10 Feb 13
Originally posted by YourWorstKnightmareThe first book, The Caro-Kann by GM Peter Wells (Gambit 2007) is more like what I think he is looking for because it seems to cover all three variations he mentioned. It is not clear to me that the second book you mentions covers the 4...Nf6 variation at all because it appears to be for Black.
Yes.
The Caro-Kann by GM Peter Wells (Gambit 2007)
and
The Caro-Kann by GM Lars Schandorff (Quality Chess 2010)
Both books are strategically excellent and tactically useful.
10 Feb 13
Originally posted by RJHindsWells and Schandorff should be utilised together.
The first book, The Caro-Kann by GM Peter Wells (Gambit 2007) is more like what I think he is looking for because it seems to cover all three variations he mentioned. It is not clear to me that the second book you mentions covers the 4...Nf6 variation at all because it appears to be for Black.
Chapters 7 and 8 of GM Neil McDonald's Main Line Caro-Kann (Everyman 2000) also explores 4...Nf6 lines.
11 Feb 13
Originally posted by YourWorstKnightmareWell, he could just play the advance variation and he would not have to worry about 4...Nf6. Then he could take his wife out to dinner with the money he saved and get rewarded. 😏
Wells and Schandorff should be utilised together.
Chapters 7 and 8 of GM Neil McDonald's Main Line Caro-Kann (Everyman 2000) also explores 4...Nf6 lines.