Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c6/2. d4/2...d5/3. Nc3/3...dxe4/4. Nxe4/4...Bf5
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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| Moves: 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bf5 | |
Caro-Kann Defence:Classical Variation
[edit | edit source]White 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 | edit source]- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
2. f4
King's gambit
King's gambit
2...exf4
Accepted
Accepted
Other
Declined
Declined
2. Nc3
Vienna
Vienna
Other
1. e4 other
- Barnes ?
- Borg ?
- Corn stalk ??
- Duras ??
- 1...b5 ??
2. c4
Queen's gambit
Queen's gambit
2. other
- Accelerated London
- Colle
- Levitsky !?
- Amazon ?!
- Blackmar-Diemer ?
- Mason ?
- Zurich ??
2. c4 other
2. other:
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox