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Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Smyslov Variation

Moves

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Bc4 Ngf6 6. Ng5 e6 7. Qe2 Nb6

The Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Smyslov Variation (B17) reaches this position after 14 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.