Looking for a defence against 1.e4 that is solid, sound and learned through plans rather than memorisation? Friendly cartoon teacher Angel guides students through the whole Caro-Kann Defence – from move one to the endgame.

What’s inside (68 pages, A4):

• An honest verdict: is the Caro-Kann worth playing? Pros, risks and what to watch out for
• 5 chapters: Classical Variation, Karpov System, Advance Variation (Short and Shirov), Panov Attack, Exchange and sidelines (Two Knights, 2.c4, Fantasy, 2.d3)
• 38 lines, each with a diagram, the plan explained and an engine evaluation
• 9 traps (mistake – punishment – right move) and 3 myths
• 4 pages on pawn structures, an opening tree and 10 golden rules
• The famous Deep Blue – Kasparov 1997 game, annotated
• 24 puzzles, a big test, cut-out revision cards, answer key and a “Caro-Kann Master” certificate

Perfect for chess clubs, enrichment groups and players aged about 10+ who know the rules and want to improve. All 138 positions were verified with the Stockfish chess engine.

Illustrations and layout were created with the help of AI tools and code; all texts and puzzles were carefully checked.