Hansen: Catastrophes & Tactics in the Chess Opening: Vol. 9 Caro-Kann & French improvers – from the Foreword by

– from the Foreword by John Watson

chock-full of novelties and presenting a most remarkable new plan for Black

“The chess player must know how to prevent all moves that could lead to a weakening of his position and always strive to take the initiative away from his opponent by surprise attacks

At the same time it represented an opportunity for me to return to something that I had devoted so much time and energy to

“My aim is to illustrate the specific features of all the pieces and this can best be done without too many other pieces on the board

Hansen: Catastrophes & Tactics in the Chess Opening: Vol. 9 Caro-Kann & French improvers – from the Foreword byThis book is a collection of games played by the best players in the world in which either White or Black wins in 15 moves or less either a result of brilliant chess tactics, an accumulation of mistakes or blunders. Through the study of the games in this volume, you will improve your opening play, opening repertoire, strategies, and tactical ability. The chess opening variations in this volume are all the variations of the Caro Kann & French Defenses,