Caro-Kann Defense: Scorpion-Horus Gambit

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Opening Overview: Caro-Kann Defense: Scorpion-Horus Gambit

By playing Bg5, the player enters the Caro-Kann Defense: Scorpion-Horus Gambit, a system within the Caro-Kann Defense complex. This line follows the main path of the Caro-Kann Defense. This move exerts pressure on the d8-h4 diagonal.

Critical Concepts

  • Emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

As the position develops, the priority becomes to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Data analysis shows a 28% win rate for White, indicating Black chances.

Also known as: Scorpion-Horus Gambit, Caro-Kann, Scorpion-Horus Gambit, Caro-Kann

Stockfish Analysis of Caro-Kann Defense: Scorpion-Horus Gambit:
-0.52 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for Caro-Kann Defense: Scorpion-Horus Gambit

  • ECO Code: B10
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 28% / B: 39%
  • Moves: 11
  • Aliases: Scorpion-Horus Gambit, Caro-Kann, Scorpion-Horus Gambit, Caro-Kann
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