Grandmaster Secrets: The Caro-Kann - Wells "Parks and Resorts" Mark Dvoretsky and his pupil

Mark Dvoretsky and his pupil have brilliantly developed the strategy of prophylaxis

Comprehensive instruction on the same winning tactics and strategies used by Grandmasters

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based on the initial move 1

6lbs 4oz (2" squares)

Grandmaster Secrets: The Caro-Kann - Wells "Parks and Resorts" Mark Dvoretsky and his pupilThe Caro Kann is one of the most popular responses to 1 e4. Black stakes a claim to the central squares and seeks free development for all his pieces. While solid, it is by no means a drawing weapon the resulting positions generally contain at least a degree of imbalance and the critical lines lead to sharp positions with chances for both sides. Many new approaches for both sides have been developed in recent years, and a good understanding of these