Jovanka Houska is an accomplished English chess player, holding the titles of International Master and Woman Grandmaster. Her career is distinguished by multiple victories in the British Women's Chess Championship and a consistent presence on the international stage, including significant achievements in youth championships where she earned medals. Beyond her playing prowess, Houska is a recognized chess writer, contributing to periodicals and authoring books that delve into her opening strategies.
The Caro-Kann is a reliable and highly respected answer to White's popular opening move, 1 e4. This book presents the reader with a concise repertoire within the Caro-Kann, providing a solution against various White's main options, and methods to deal with tricky sidelines. It examines the important tactical and strategic plans for both sides.
Jovanka Houska reveals everything you need to know about the Scandinavian, whether you are playing it as Black or facing it with White.
A comprehensive update on her popular 2007 book Play the Caro-Kann and focuses on key new developments since then.
Brought together in one volume as part of Everyman Chess's new series of compilation books: Play the Caro-Kann and Play the Slav.