AboutLen Molden Expertise Questions about specific chess openings and advice about which opening repertoire is suited to a particular style. For example, the Sicilian Defense is suited to aggressive players, while the Caro Kann Defense appeals to defensive players.
Experience
Past/Present clients I've been playing in chess tournaments in the United States and Canada since 1972. I've won many tournaments in both countries and I'm ranked as a Canadian Expert. I've also written articles for chess magazines and one of my best victories ever is featured here:
Question dear sir, i am a disabled retired chief of police from new jersey who is very interested in improving my ability
in playing the game of chess.
i would like to know the very best opening move or named opening opening in detail, move by move that would be good for white,. if you recomend books , please give me names and authors., how's the caro- khan opening, i heard so much about how great it is, how may i learn more about it and it it appropriate for white.
thank you anthony e. solis jr.
314 south railroad avenue
rio grande, new jersey 08242
phone 609-886-4162 email antne003@comcast.net
Answer Hi Anthony - The general consensus backed by statistical data is that the best first move for White is either 1.e4 or 1.d4 though there are other good moves as well like 1.c4, 1.Nf3. All of these moves can transpose into the same lines depending on how play progresses.
It's a matter of style as to which you choose to go with. For learning about the opening and how to play it correctly including move by move details (variations) I recommend that you get these two books together:
