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Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation, Ivanchuk Defense

Moves

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Ng5 Ndf6

The Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation, Ivanchuk Defense (B17) reaches this position after 10 half-moves, with White 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.