{"product_id":"first-steps-andrew-martin-9781781944165","title":"First Steps: Caro-Kann Defence","description":"The Caro-Kann Defence arises after the moves 1 e4 c6. With this first move Black (as is also the case with the French Defence - 1 e4 e6) plans 2 ... d5, establishing a well-protected central pawn. The Caro-Kann has a reputation as a rock solid defence that minimises the risk of Black being subjected to undue early pressure. Rather than inviting the opponent to engage in immediate warfare, Black focuses on completing development comfortably and postponng the serious battle until the middlegame. It is notable that the White systems which try to batter the Caro-Kann into early submission are highly double-edged and often rebound badly. First Steps is a new opening series and is ideal for improving players who want simple and straightforward explanations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrew Martin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1781944164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781781944165\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Everyman Chess\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.70w x 0.70d","brand":"Andrew Martin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43937993261311,"sku":"9781781944165","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_8e3fe0df-0223-46ff-8b4a-0641b63b1b2f.jpg?v=1681433116","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/first-steps-andrew-martin-9781781944165","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}