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December 13, 2010

How to beat the Caro-Kann

In this week's lesson, Renier looks at Michael Adams' quiet play against the Caro-Kann. White calmly works to control black's pawn breaks and gets a satisfying bind. If you're a white player who's having trouble against the solid (but tenacious) Caro-Kann, pay attention. Similarly, if like yours truly, you use this defense as black, take heed so this doesn't happen to you!