How to play against caro kann Advance 4.Nd2

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Avatar of GM_samrose

Can someone tell me what to do against this or if i shouldnt've played 5.e6

Avatar of Nanji

The fact is that white has lost time by this move. If you could prepare to push f5

Avatar of New_Member24

Nd7, Ne7-c8, Be7, O-O

You should check out the chess.com opening explorer for more.

@Nanji: This is actually a fairly popular sideline. Playing for ...f5 is definitely not the way to combat it.

Avatar of SolidKnight5

I suggest Nd7 then maybe a5 followed by a4 and Nh6, black seems to have good play.

Avatar of Talfan1

slightly off topic but Topalov v Anand Linares 1991 is a cracking caro kan advance game worth a look for good ideas

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Avatar of JSlavik

Here's a game mentioned in Schandorff's book on the Caro Kann, it might give an example of what you could try for. I just copied the PGN so unfortunately there is no analysis.



Avatar of Nanji

@New_member24, you are right. With masters playing as illustrated, it is an interesting move.

Avatar of darek123

caro cann surprisingly good