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Caro-Kann Defense

Rock-solid and reliable. A favorite of world champions seeking a risk-free approach with Black.

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About This Course

The Caro-Kann Defense (1.e4 c6) is one of Black's most solid responses to 1.e4. Unlike the French, Black avoids locking in the light-squared bishop. The Caro-Kann leads to positions where Black has a solid structure and good piece placement. It's a favorite of players like Anatoly Karpov and has a reputation for being reliable at all levels.

What You'll Learn
  • Achieve solid equality with Black
  • Avoid early tactical complications
  • Develop pieces harmoniously
  • Create practical winning chances
Variations Covered
  • Classical Variation (4...Bf5)
  • Advance Variation (3.e5)
  • Exchange Variation
  • Two Knights Variation
  • Panov Attack

Course Details

Difficulty
Intermediate
Lines
18
Est. Hours
10h
Color
black

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