Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c6/2. d4/2...d5/3. Nc3/3...dxe4/4. Nxe4/4...Nf6/5. Ng5/5...h6
Caro-Kann Defense, Classical Variation: 5...h6
[edit | edit source]Black naturally looks to kick the knight away with h6. Best in this position is 6. N5f3, retreating the knight to safety. However, this move of 5...h6 actually encourages many players, especially followers of chess content creator Witty Alien, to play 6. Nxf7??, the dubious but scary Alien Gambit.