Development in a specific line of the 4... Bf5 Caro-Kann

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Julien852

5... Na5 leads to an unclear game, though White will be a pawn up.

5... Nxd5 seems very dangerous after 6. Nxf7.

pfren

Wrong. 5...Nxd5 6.Nxf7 is actually OK for Black, although the position is quite complex. The only real problem is the Lolli (6.d4!) where Black is somewhat worse, but he can pull a few rabbits out of the hat.

5...Na5 is a cleaner solution, and after 6...Bb5+ Black can pick either the ambitious 6...c6, or the solid 6...Bd7. IMO both are perfectly adequate.

Julien852

The Lolli is indeed the best option after 5.Nxd5.