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6 Puzzles: Caro-Kann, Fantasy Variation

Otherwise known as the Tartakower Variation, the opening begins with the simple 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.f3  The idea is to open the f-file to bring pressure on Black's kingside quickly.  The opening is often characteristic of sacrifices and other fireworks.  Here are some puzzles.  White to move and win.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More puzzles from the Fantasy Variation can be found at wtharvey.com/b21.html

Comments


  • 4 years ago

    rpalmeri

    Yes, no. 2 is a mate as noted I above.

    Nice Puzzles. My best friend plays the fantasy variation and has had some success with it in Class "C" USCF tournaments. I'll send him this link.

    Thanks!

  • 5 years ago

    shuttlechess92

    neat puzzles!

  • 5 years ago

    JCRchess

    Phobetor is correct!  4.) Nf8+ !!  is the winner...even better than Knight takes Queen check!

    Terrific puzzles!

  • 5 years ago

    figrock

    BRILLIANT..!

  • 5 years ago

    jaronkovich

    LOVE the last one

  • 5 years ago

    Phobetor

    In the second puzzle, 4. Nf8++ is better (mate on move 5).

    Nice puzzles. Especially the first one. If black plays 1... Bf6 then 2. Qe7+! Bxe7 3. Ne6# leads to a nice smothered mate.

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