The only other issue with this book that I think you might have (which is true of any chess book) is whether you are going to put in the work into the book. A very minor issue which most people wouldn't even notice(If I am correct). But, it seems pretty clear to me-I play about 1800 level).

He gives 2 example games of how play might go, in the first one there seems to be an improvement for white(I didn't plug it into rybka-my computer has a pretty bad virus at the moment. Of the part of the book that I have gone through there is one point where he suggests that even though white is up a pawn if he tries to make progress he will either end up drawing or worst. Karpov does seem to be very objective throughout(the reason I can suggest it for either side). I learned why the fantasy variation is not favorable at high levels.

But, it does seem fantastic for the intermediate and above player(I would say at least 1700) if you want to play either side of this opening. I have only got through about the first quarter of this book. He is considered the best positional player of history of chess and is the author of several other books on chess theory. Anatoly Karpov is also the winner of the largest number of tournaments in the history of the chess, with more than 160 due tournaments. Garry Kasparov, the current champion, dethroned him and the two ideologically opposed Russians have had a bitter rivalry ever since. Former world champion Anatoly Karpov and his collaborator Mikhail Podgaets select and analyse the essential main lines that provide Black not only with security, but also with active play.Ībout the Author Anatoly Karpov is a living legend of the chess he has dominated the world of the chess for over a decade as the world chess champion between 19. c4, covered in this second volume in the series, leads to a rapid opening of lines and very lively piece play with prospects of a quick attack on the kingside, queenside or the centre. The Panov Attack against the Caro-Kann, 1. However in recent years many new dangerous ideas have been discovered for White which makes a study of the theoretical main lines imperative for competitive players. The Caro-Kann Defence has a justified reputation for reliability, making it an attractive choice for players with a preference for positional play.

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