Is caro kann good for me(prefers positional games)?

lI think Tal was the one who said "If I have to win, I'd play the carokann." or something along those lines. That being said you can play the carokann in a number of different ways. You can play the extremely tactical and sharp lines, that lead to some of the most creative and complex games I've seen, with difficult theory, or you can play the less combative variations. I personally go for the fighting lines with a lot of theory, and below a certain level it's hard for white to turn the game into a mess and it will simply be very solid and easy play for you.

If you want to play for a win as black against 1. e4, its best to avoid symmetrical stuff, so c6 and c5 are the optimum choices. I'd say the carokann has more positional complexity and interesting maneuvers, and the sicilian can have more tactical complexity, although at the highest level those complicated sicilian lines seem to not be getting played so often. 

MickinMD wrote:  "...You can often try to seize the initiative at the start of the middle game or play a position overprotection game and let White put himself in awkward positions trying to break your defenses..."

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Players that are stronger than you hate the position overprotection game.  Especially if it is the  3rd round of an OTB tournament.   They get greedy.  They have already won 2 games and are leading or tied for the lead with you.  Their rating is usually 100 to 150 points higher than yours.  This  strong player is thinking if I can get a win in this round, I  can coast thru to the  6th  and final round and win the tournament or at least tie for  first.   After all I am the highest rated player in the tournament.

This is the mindset that starts them down the slippery slope.  I'm thinking if I get the draw I will still be tied for the lead.  And still in contention for 1st or second place which is in the prize money.  Also if I get the draw I will nick  a stronger player for some rating points.  And finally if the stronger player overplays his position by trying to win at all costs, booya, touchdown, I make miracles happen!

 I would suggest modern scandenevian defence.

I play it quite often as black for e4.. and did get a good success rate. 

Check out various sites for detail lines, variations and its subs.

One thing for sure if u prefer to play positional game Scan Defence may be your cup of tea.

hey you just cleared my confusion and boosted my confidence and now i am  no more confused about going for it,,,so thank you very much