Caro-Kann Defense – Main Line

Black challenges the center with ...c6, offering a solid but somewhat passive structure.

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42 moves in the full line

1.e2-e4
c7-c6
2.d2-d4
d7-d5
3.b1-c3
d5-e4
4.c3-e4
g8-f6

…and 34 more moves

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Key ideas

  • Solid light-squared structures for Black
  • Early piece trades can leave endgames that favour technique

Typical plans

  • White: space and piece pressure in Advance/Classical setups
  • Black: timely ...c5 and light-square control

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