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Caro-Kann Defence: the bishop out first, then …c5

The Caro-Kann Defence (1.e4 c6) for Black, on real positions: the light-squared bishop out before …e6, and …c5 against the base of the Advance chain.

2 lessons · 12 min · You play Black

The moves: 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5

The lessons

The Caro-Kann’s whole point is a light-squared bishop that gets out before the pawn chain closes. Out first, then …e6.

6 min · 8 steps

e5 is the head of White’s chain and d4 its base. Chains are attacked at the base: bishop out, …e6, then …c5.

6 min · 8 steps