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Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation, Retreat Line

ECO B118 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Nf3 Bg4 4. h3 Bh5

The Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation, Retreat Line (B11) reaches this position after 8 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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