Do you need to freshen up your chess openings?

Stun your opponents with new and exciting ideas!

Dangerous Weapons is a series of opening books which supply the reader with an abundance of hard-hitting ideas to revitalize his or her opening repertoire.

In this book,threeopening specialists team up and take a contemporary look at the Caro-Kann, one of the most popular chess openings. Instead of analysing the well-trodden main lines they concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of ‘dangerous' options for both colours. Whether playing White or Black, a study of this book will leave you confident and fully-armed, and your opponents running for cover!

State-of-the-art coverage of the Caro-Kann
Packed with original ideas and analysis
Ideal weapons to shock your opponents

About The Authors

John Emms

Richard Palliser

Richard Palliser is an International Master and the editor of CHESS Magazine. In 2006 he became co-British Rapidplay Champion and in 2019 finished third in the British Championship. He has established a reputation as a skilled chess writer and written many works for Popular Chess, including the bestselling The Complete Chess Workout.

Jovanka Houska

Product Details

Publisher: Everyman Chess (December 21, 2010)
Length: 304 pages
ISBN13: 9781857446357

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Raves and Reviews

‘I feel that these books are the most refreshing of recent opening products, and wonderful for anyone wishing to get off of the main theoretical paths.’

Award-winning author John Watson reviewing the Dangerous Weapons series for The Week in Chess.

‘The book should be welcomed by all tournament players who like to see their pieces flying.’

Grandmaster Lubomir Kavalek reviewing Dangerous Weapons: The Nimzo-Indian for Washington Post.