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A semi-open defense with a well-earned reputation for producing solid positions that are sometimes a bit stodgy. The usual move order is 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5.

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Advancing the c6 pawn in the Caro-Kann

I am having trouble understanding when Black should move c5 in The Advanced Variation of the Caro-Kann. I have posted two games of mine below: In this first game, after the seventh move of White, the computer has no quarrel with the pawn advance…
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Is a Caro-Kann game still advisable after 1. e4 c6 2. g4?

For the record, I have already made my move. I am black and I moved 2. ... d5. But I am wondering if that was a mistake. I am a total newb and am trying to learn the Caro-Kann. As I understand it, after 1. e4 c6, black should play d5 regardless of…
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Are there any recent resources on this variation of the Exchange Caro-Kann?

The variation I'm talking about is: e4 c6 d4 d5 exd5 cxd5 Bd3 Nc6 c3 g6!? . [FEN ""] 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. Bd3 Nc6 5. c3 g6!? I found it in an old book about the Exchange Caro-Kann but it's written without ideas, only a list of moves…
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Caro-Kann 3.Nd2: is it worthwhile delaying or avoiding 3...dxe4 to exploit the poor position on the d2 knight?

In the Caro-Kann where white plays 3.Nd2, it seems like the d2 knight is misplaced: it's on a worse square than c3, and it blocks the c1 bishop. Black playing 3...dxe4 relieves white of both these problems (along with allowing white to play Bc4). …
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Caro-Kann continuation for Black in this position

I would like to ask your help regarding this position. I played as Black in this game in a tournament and it has ended in a draw by repetition. Now I fear that I may encounter this position again, so I would like to ask help about what are the plans…
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Are there any recent resources on this variation of the Two Knights Caro-Kann?

The variation I'm talking about is this: e4 c6 Nc3 d5 Nf3 a6!?. I'm interested in knowing some plans and ideas connected to the 3. ... a6!? move. I saw it originally in this game: https://www.365chess.com/game.php?gid=4237916.
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Caro-Kann Tartakower Variation Plan if White Avoids 5. ..Nxf6

The following position shows that Black tries to enter the Tartakower variation (4.. Nf6). However, White avoids it by playing 5. Ng3. In this case, I'm lost about what to do as Black. I also fear White's bishop pair which points to my…
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I'm looking for more information on "Goldmann" of the Goldmann Variation (Caro-Kann)

I'm working out the Caro-Kann Defense, and I need your help. In the Lichess study below, I am dealing with the Goldman Variation. I couldn't find out anything about the chess player Goldman, nor could I found useful hints in the web. [Event…
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