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Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation, Kasparov Attack

ECO B1711 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Nf3 Ngf6 6. Ng3

The Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation, Kasparov Attack (B17) reaches this position after 11 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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