The Caro-Kann is one of Black's most reliable answers to 1.e4. It is a regular favourite of elite players, who know that computer-aided preparation now threatens the sharpest lines of the Sicilian or Ruy Lopez (at the very least with a forced draw). The Caro-Kann is less susceptible to such forcing [...]
This is an update of Schandorff's 2009 book, Playing the Queen's Gambit. The power of the Queens Gambit is beyond question, even though it allows some serious defences -- the Slav and Semi-Slav are favoured by the elite, Kasparov was playing the Queen's Gambit Accepted until he retired, and the Quee[...]
This book offers White an easy to remember aggressive repertoire, based on classical lines and dominating the centre. Schandorff presents the ideas and information in an accessible and entertaining style.[...]