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Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Smyslov Variation, Main Line

Moves

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Bc4 Ngf6 6. Ng5 e6 7. Qe2 Nb6 8. Bb3

The Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Smyslov Variation, Main Line (B17) reaches this position after 15 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.