Based on the powerful Caro-Kahn, a favorite weapon of great players, readers learn how to come right out of the gate and defend against 1.d4, the most popular first move in chess. This is a great beginner's book because readers need to learn just one strong opening defensive system, and it can be used to combat all of White's 1.d4 openings. Reader's learn every option and strategy White can throw on the board, the correct plan to combat them all, and how to seize the initiative and take control of the game. Up-to-date analysis includes examples from games of the top stars. Lots of diagrams (more than 350!) and clear explanations. This powerful opening repertoire gives players of Black a complete opening system against any King Pawn opening (1.e4) based on the exciting Caro-Kahn Defense.