Opening for Black · intermediate
Caro-Kann Defense
As Black, support ...d5 with ...c6 and keep the light-squared bishop free.
touch_appPlay the Caro-Kann Defense yourself. Make each move for Black; the coach explains as you go.
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Move by move
- 1. e4
King's pawn.
- 1... c6
1...c6 prepares ...d5 and keeps the c8 bishop's diagonal open (unlike the French).
- 2. d4
White takes the center.
- 2... d5
2...d5 hits e4.
- 3. Nc3
White defends e4.
- 3... dxe4
3...dxe4. After 4.Nxe4, Black develops with ...Bf5 and gets a very solid position.
What club players answer
After 1.e4 c6, these are the moves White meets most often at club level, weighted the way our bots choose them so they play like people.
d470%
Nc315%
Nf315%
How to remember it
...c6 first, then ...d5.
Variations to know next
Opening code B10, Caro-Kann Defense.
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