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The Caro-Kann defense, the exchange variation with 4. N f3

Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2024 11:26 pm
by magicwin
The Caro-Kann defense, the exchange variation with 4. N f3

We are talking about this variation:
1. e4 c6
2. d4 d5
3. ed cd
4. N f3

Here is considering the case of 4. ... N f6 5. Bf4 (more exactly what happens if Black responds 5. B f5):
https://chesslab.ucoz.net/blog/the_caro ... 4-08-14-43

Re: The Caro-Kann defense, the exchange variation with 4. N f3

Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2024 2:26 am
by magicwin
Here is considering what happens if Black responds 5... B g4 in the "1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. ed cd 4. N f3 Nf6 5. Bf4" variation:
https://chesslab.ucoz.net/blog/the_caro ... 4-10-06-44

Re: The Caro-Kann defense, the exchange variation with 4. N f3

Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2024 7:12 am
by ZamChess
Thank you !

Re: The Caro-Kann defense, the exchange variation with 4. N f3

Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2024 12:52 am
by magicwin
We are talking about the following variation. 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. ed cd 4. N f3 N f6 5. B f4. Before we stated that in case of 5... B g4 Black has to exchange the bishop to the knight if White plays 6. h3 or Black is much worst. This article finishes analysys why Black loses if Black retreats 6... B h5:
https://chesslab.ucoz.net/blog/the_caro ... 4-11-09-45

Re: The Caro-Kann defense, the exchange variation with 4. N f3

Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2024 10:04 am
by ZamChess
Thank you !