Play as white

Against the Caro-Kann

14 variations · 1 practice set

The Caro-Kann Defense begins with 1.e4 c6, preparing a supported central challenge with ...d5. This White repertoire chooses the Advance Variation, 2.d4 d5 3.e5. White gains space and restricts a knight’s natural development, but must support the pawn chain while Black attacks its base. The main bishop-development lines use a Short-style setup; the early ...c5 challenge needs a different concrete response.

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Variation graph

14 variations · Start at the bottom and follow the branches upward.

White moveBlack moveRejoined position
Against the Caro-Kann: 14 variations One starting position at the bottom. White and black dots show the side that played each move. Branches join when they reach the same position.

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