quick shutdown to Caro-Kann advance? (for black)
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ilikewindmills
Sep 11, 2018
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#1
This is desperate. I hate playing black so much because of this line. I've tried Bf5 and c5, the first was okay but I still disliked it, and the second always got shot down by Bb5, Qa4 etc. It seriously makes me want to quit the Caro-Kann, any answers? If there isn't anything I can do, can anybody recommend an opening for someone who hates openings? Thanks
Sep 11, 2018
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#2
In the c5 line, how exactly can you get shot down by Bb5+ and Qa4? That idea doesn't look particularly dangerous. Solve that and the line is playable for you, yes?
Sep 12, 2018
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#3
blueemu wrote:
In the c5 line, how exactly can you get shot down by Bb5+ and Qa4? That idea doesn't look particularly dangerous. Solve that and the line is playable for you, yes?
Well, yes. I just find it quite risky.
Sep 12, 2018
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#5
Yigor wrote:
How about the French Transfer 3...e6 ?
A perfectly sensible idea, as long as you keep the position closed until your pieces are developed.
Sep 12, 2018
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#6
I'll look into that. Sounds like the kind of style I would play. Thanks.
Sep 12, 2018
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#8
I used to play the caro advance as white.
This line was always annoying to me.
Sep 12, 2018
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#9
It probably goes without saying, but of course if white plays c3 instead of capturing...
Sep 12, 2018
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#10
Oh, 5.a3, I didn't know about this move. Probably would have helped me out.
I've been playing the 2 knights caro for years now. If I switch back I'll have to remember this.
Sep 12, 2018
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#12
Ok, so this is a line that's supposed to be fine.
But I have to admit I'd rather play the white side of this
Sep 12, 2018
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#14
Yeah, white gets some easy moves while black will need to understand how to equalize.
But I guess that's how a lot of openings are with black. You can't get an easy game if your opponent is well prepared in a main line.
a3 is nowadays the main line at high level and almost refutes 3...c5 in my opinion...
For example :
Sep 12, 2018
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#16
Wow, nice game.
Wish I had known this stuff a few years ago to beat up on my friend who liked to play this way. He doesn't even play the caro anymore 
Sep 12, 2018
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#17
poucin wrote:
a3 is nowadays the main line at high level and almost refutes 3...c5 in my opinion...
For example :
Nice! I had noticed this in chessbase, but didn't know this was a well known idea.
DeirdreSkye wrote:
Isn't it a bit premature to talk for refutation?
You mean such as 6...Be7? Thats the one that the engine gives a tiniest advantage to black ...but maybe its an error.
BobbyPhisher960 wrote:
with c4 to follow. This is if Black chills.
In this position, 4....e6 is much better and immediately equalize for black. ( It transport to French but white has foolish dxc5)
