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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c6/2. d4/2...d5/3. Nc3/3...dxe4/4. Nxe4/4...Nd7/5. Ng5/5...h6

Caro-Kann Defence:Classical Variation
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Ng5 h6

5...h6?!

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This move seems logical, as Nxf7 doesn't work. However, White can get a slight edge with Ne6! and can win quickly if Black makes a blunder. A grandmaster lost to this trap.[1] The e8-h5 diagonal is slightly weakened, and so is f7. The main line is Ne6! Qb6 (Wisely avoiding fxe6?? Qh5+ g6 Qxg6#) Nxf8 Nxf8 with two Bishops and a slight edge.

Theory table

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h6?!

Ne6!

Qb6

Nxf8

Nxf8 +/=

References

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Hodgson, Julias. Quick Chess Knockouts. Globe Print Press. p. 105. ISBN 1-85744-045-5. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

  1. http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1103592