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Caro-Kann Defense: Massachusetts Defense

ECO B124 half-movesWhite to move
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Moves

1. e4 c6 2. d4 f5

The Caro-Kann Defense: Massachusetts Defense (B12) reaches this position after 4 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.

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