ECO B18 Play as Black

Caro-Kann: Classical

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About the Caro-Kann: Classical

The main line where Black develops the light-squared bishop actively before playing e6.

Move by move

  1. White takes central space.
  2. The Caro-Kann! Prepares d5.
  3. White claims more space.
  4. Black challenges the center.
  5. Defends e4.
  6. Exchanges to develop the bishop.
  7. Recaptures.
  8. The Classical! Develops the bishop actively before e6.