Find a database of Karpov's games. He took the C-K up in the 1990s and played it very well. Especially he is a useful exemplar in the 3. Nc3, dxe4; 4. Nxe4, Nd7 variation. But then also find a book on the theory of the C-K Advance Variation. Its sharp theory has moved on a lot since the twelfth World Champion was an active player. Alternatively, Gothamchess is the current Master to study and emulate.
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I found this very informative, this should give you a good headstart
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Ze_Shoopuf hat geschrieben:
I found this very informative, this should give you a good headstart
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It's been probably close to two decades since I played the Caro Kann in tournaments, but found in the library the book The Caro-Kann: The Easy Way by Thomas Engqvist which was released in 2023 and thought it was quite comprehensive for regular strength players.
MervynS wrote:
It's been probably close to two decades since I played the Caro Kann in tournaments, but found in the library the book The Caro-Kann: The Easy Way by Thomas Engqvist which was released in 2023 and thought it was quite comprehensive for regular strength players.
WOW. you've been playing chess for 2 decades? that's a long time (20yrs) of chess
I want to study the Caro-Kann, which is an absolute monster.
I searched chess.com which offers an Caro-Kann opening thought as well as lichens which has a mountain of studies on this very strategy.
The shear amount of information on this way to master a game is simply overwhelming, so I’d really appreciate some advice on how to start mastering this beast — slice by slice, like cutting a salami.
Any help is greatly appreciated!