I have played the exf6 line for years and allot depends on what system white will play. If white knows what they are doing I find black can get a difficult position if white plays the set up with c3, Bd3 followed up with Qc2 however in the majority of games I have played in this line most white players are not familiar with what to do and black gets a nice game developing normally and pushing your f pawn up the board to create some weaknesses.
It is a very solid system but there are better alternatives for black.
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could tell me the main plans/maneuvers/setup for black in the 4...Nf6 variation in the main line with the caro kann. White captures the knight and I was hoping to get some examples on how to play on with gxf6 and exf6.
Thanks!