But for 95% of games below master level, Opening Repertoire: ...c6 is a practical weapon. You will reach playable middlegames. You will understand your pawn structure. And you will save hundreds of hours of memorization.
Two defenses, one move order. GM Cyrus Lakdawala reveals a practical, low-theory repertoire for Black based on the humble c6 pawn. For decades, club players have faced a dilemma. Do you play the solid Caro-Kann against 1.e4 (1...c6) and the resilient Slav against 1.d4 (1...c6)? It feels like learning two different worlds. But what if they are the same world? But for 95% of games below master level, Opening Repertoire:
★★★★½ (4.5/5) One half-star deducted only because Lakdawala makes too many “karate” analogies. But the chess is gold. Available now in ePUB and print. Cyrus Lakdawala – Opening Repertoire: ...c6 – Playing the Caro-Kann and Slav as Black. 352 pages. Thinkers Publishing, 2025 (est.). And you will save hundreds of hours of memorization