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What is the best defense for Caro kann?

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astropikachu
I was playing a tournament some time ago and I met a player who was playing their first tournament. I played many tournaments so I thought I was on but he played Caro kann as black... and I was devastated and lost the whole game... what should've I had played? any ideas...
borovicka75

Show concrete game or concrete position, otherwise your post is senseless

astropikachu

Well it was some time ago but I can remember after d5 and exd5 every thing changed...

astropikachu

Thanks bro

Leto
Exchange variant for neutral game. Panov attack to show Caro-guy that Caro-Kan might be veeeeery open and with a lot of tactics.
astropikachu

Ok bro thanks

FriedDummy

Ya bro don't go for main line or advanced variation just go panov attack (C4) and get caro kann player out of their comfort

astropikachu

ok bro

SlothAtTopSpeed
I like the Tal Variation
SlothAtTopSpeed

But also the positions that arise from this line can be interesting to play. 

O-O

I love to play the two knights attack against the caro kann, it leads to more open positions yet can be pretty tactical, also the tricks in the opening are fun to play even though 99% of the time you're opponent won't fall for them.

borovicka75

#9: 4…e6?? Loses, black is supposed to play h5.

borovicka75

#10: this old main line do not suit me, that is why i stopped playing Caro.

astropikachu

@SlothAtTopSpeed thanks bro helped me a lot bro...

SlothAtTopSpeed
borovicka75 wrote:

#9: 4…e6?? Loses, black is supposed to play h5.

True but OP and other mere mortals like myself see this played a lot....