Chilling news for Caro-Kann Players

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Akuni

For a long time the caro-kann has been my default opening against e4, but I fear I may need to give it up. Here's why:


In two tournaments in the last month I was involed in four games with this. Every time White had a won position from the opening (A blunder in the middlegame caused White to lose in the end). I was Black in 3 games, and White in one.

Though it looks, to say the least, over ambitious, the plan is solid. Espceially considering that White normally will be forced to trade his Bishop for Knight to stop the Knight form getting to e5. Here is the game where I was White.


As you can see it is quite potent. I have as yet not found a refutation for it, so I was wondering if anyone else had come across it, and how the game went. I've only been able to find a handful of games online, and none played by good players.

 

However, if you do come across it, here's how I recomend playing. I Think it is sufficient to allow Black to survive.

 

chesspro8

i am a caro- kan player my self and i think that the only way for white to get an edge against it is nc3...in this positiion  the wrong move is the one you are sure off in your comments...

so i will let it to you as a puzzle and tommorow when i wake up and have time i will check your answer and tell you some basic points on how to get better with black in this position..and i mean it better...see you tommorow

antonisf

i dont understand why 9...Bxf3 when 0-0 seems more logical, although in all fairness there may be long term reprecartions with a 9...0-0. but still....

chesspro8

ok here comes the answer...

ZRH
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kunduk

good..