best way to play the 3.c5 caro kann - Chess Forums

1Lindamea1

Nov 26, 2023

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#1

So, here is the game

As you can see, I completely obliterated my opponent. The problem is that I felt extremely vulnerable in the middlegame. Maybe I should have played like this?

This delays taking "free pawns" while getting me closer to castling. Or maybe I should have pretended to play the french?

What do you think I should do in this types of positions?

1Lindamea1

Nov 27, 2023

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#2

Bump(

CaroKannEnjoyer02

Nov 27, 2023

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#3

I saw this, I just didnt know how to respond. I think both ways are fine, just depends more on which you would like more.
I would prefer putting the knight on f5 over grabbing that pawn immediately, as I feel having the queen in the corner could allow black to use it as a target. I would rather slowly put pressure while developing my peices.

Then again, I am a 850, sooooo

Edit: According to stockfish, you should take the pawn, but it also likes the knight on f5

chessterd5

Nov 27, 2023

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#4

anytime black can put the knight on f5 in the Caro kann is a good idea. especially if it is after the bishop is captured.

I don't play the c5 line. I would have to look at it more in depth.