You're quite right: the White side of the exchange variation of the Caro-Kann is virtually identical to the Black side in the QGD. But that extra tempo seems to make quite a difference! I've had very good luck in the few games where I've had the White side of the Caro-Kann. The K-side "counterattack" moves faster, and getting in that quick Bd3 makes it harder for Black to develop his QB effectively
Got some games?
Great example of typical play. Good line for both sides in the opening. Good use of the weak c5 square which is one way to deal with the minority attack. Thanks for the example.
So did it work?
Inquiring minds want to know.
This was posted 4 years ago. The author hasn't logged in for 3 years. Idiot.
This was posted 4 years ago. The author hasn't logged in for 3 years. Idiot.
Well I guess he hasn't looked at it in 12
The Caro-Kann exchange 1 e4 c6 2 d4 d5 3 exd5 cxd5
is the reverse of the Queen's Gambit exchange 1 d4 d5 2 c4 e6 3 cxd5 exd5.
The Caro-Kann exchange 1 e4 c6 2 d4 d5 3 exd5 cxd5
is the reverse of the Queen's Gambit exchange 1 d4 d5 2 c4 e6 3 cxd5 exd5.
The difference is you are down time in the Caro, so it's not exactly the reverse
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Yes, that is right: it is the same position with 1 tempo difference.
Here is a famous game with it
https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044326
In the exchange variation of the caro-kann black can go for the minority attack on the queenside.
How does this work out for you in your games? Is your attack faster then whitesattack on your kingside? Do you often manage to inflict structural damage on his queenside before he mates you?
I've usually done fairly well but it would be intresting to see games from people that have played this kind of opposite side race in the caro exchange.