Caro-Kann Defense: Advance, Short Variation

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Opening Overview: Caro-Kann Defense: Advance, Short Variation

By playing Be2, the player enters the Caro-Kann Defense: Advance, Short Variation, a system within the Caro-Kann Defense complex. This line follows the main path of the Caro-Kann Defense. This move controls key diagonals. Note that engines consider this speculative, often preferring safer alternatives.

Critical Concepts

  • Focus on maneuvering and wing expansion.
  • Feature: Locked Center

Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Data analysis shows a 39% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Caro-Kann: Advance, Short Variation, Caro-Kann: advance, Short variation

Stockfish Analysis of Caro-Kann Defense: Advance, Short Variation:
+0.91 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Caro-Kann Defense: Advance, Short Variation

  • ECO Code: B12
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 39% / B: 21%
  • Moves: 14
  • Aliases: Caro-Kann: Advance, Short Variation, Caro-Kann: advance, Short variation
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