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Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation

ECO B179 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Ng5

The Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation (B17) reaches this position after 9 half-moves, with Black to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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