Caro-Kann Defense · B12
Main line, after 2. d4, through 2. d4
1. e4 c6 2. d4
In the centre, White holds d4 and e4.
The first 3 moves, explained
- 1. e4 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling d5, and frees the bishop and queen.
- 1... c6 Fights for d5 from the flank - contesting the centre without committing a centre pawn. Theory calls this the Caro-Kann Defense.
- 2. d4 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling e5, and frees the bishop and queen.
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Where this fits
This line is one of 110 in the Caro-Kann Defense. If you want to know where your own games leave it, the guide on leaving theory explains how that is found.