Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c6/2. d4/2...d5/3. Nc3/3...dxe4/4. Nxe4/4...Bf5
Caro-Kann Defence:Classical Variation | |
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
Moves: 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bf5 |
Caro-Kann Defence:Classical Variation
editWhite can, and almost always does, stick to the main line, with Ng3, forcing the bishop back, but the ambitious Nc5, and the aggressive Burris Gambit have given white surprising success.
Theory table
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Main Line | Ng3 |
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Nc5 |
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Burris Gambit | Bd3!? |
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Bd3 e6 |
Nf3 Bg4 |
Be3 Nf6 |
Nxf6+ Qxf6 |
Be2 Nd7 |
0-0 Bd6 |
Qd3 0-0 |
c3 = |
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Qf3 |
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Nc3 |
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f3 |
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Ng5 |
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References
edit- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.