Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c6/2. Nc3
Caro-Kann Defence, Two Knights Variation | |
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
Moves: 1. e4 c6 2. Nc3 | |
ECO code: B10-B19 | |
Parent: King's Pawn Opening |
Caro-Kann Defence, Two Knights Variation
editInstead of committing to a pawn to d4 move, White is attempting a more cautious approach by placing a knight on c3 first. The vast majority of players play 2...d5 with white usually continuing with 3. Nf3. By placing the knight first, White is giving itself more flexibility over when to commit to a d pawn advance.
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