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A Deep Dive into the Caro-Kann Advance Variation (3.e5)
Unleash the dynamic potential of the Caro-Kann Advance Variation!
This comprehensive guide equips you to master this exciting opening, offering aggressive possibilities for both White and Black.
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Books (Courses) FREE
This section dives into valuable, no-cost resources to jumpstart your Caro-Kann Advance Variation journey!
Chessable Courses (Free)
- The Caro-Kann Starter Kit - 31 Line Course - This beginner-friendly course introduces key Caro-Kann ideas and lines. Bonus: The first chapter specifically covers 12 lines in the Advance Variation.
- The Caro-Kann for Club Players - 145 line Course - This comprehensive course offers a broader view of the Caro-Kann, with the Advance Variation strategically weaved throughout.
- Short & Sweet: L'Ami's Caro-Kann - 25 Lines (w/ 1hr 18 Min Video) - Learn 25 key Caro-Kann lines, including some Advance Variation insights, accompanied by a bonus video explanation.
Internet Archive
- Caro-Kann Defence: Advance Variation and Gambit System - 145 Page PDF - Karpov - Gain insights from a legend! This PDF by former World Champion Anatoly Karpov explores the Advance Variation and Gambit System in detail.
- A Line for White - Number 1: The Caro Kann Advance Variation 13 page PDF - Byron Jacobs - Delve deeper into White's strategy with this focused PDF by International Master Byron Jacobs, specifically exploring a recommended line in the Advance Variation.
Caro -Kann Advance Articles
Master the Advance Caro-Kann with Insightful Articles
- Unravel the Advance Caro-Kann: Explore Black's strategies against the Advance Variation with the Botvinnik-Carls Defense (3...c5). LiChess Blog - Nice Article
- The Complete Caveman Caro-Kann-Master the Aggressive 4.h4 - The Kenilworthington Article - Delve into a comprehensive analysis of the Caveman Caro-Kann (1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 Bf5 4. h4), a dynamic line for White in the Caro-Kann Advance Variation. (Links to a Dozen or so Caveman Articles at Bottom of Article)
- The Caveman Caro-Kann: Advance Variation with 4.h4 - The Kenilworthington Article - This article dives specifically into the aggressive 4.h4 move in the Caro-Kann Advance Variation, offering White a dynamic path to challenge Black's position.
Caro -Kann Advance LiChess Studies
Sharpen your skills with Lichess studies, allowing you to test your understanding and explore the Advance Variation move-by-move, from White's aggressive plans to Black's dynamic counter-chances.
- Caro-Kann Advance Variation - 5 Chapter Study - This introductory study provides a solid foundation with explanations and illustrative games.
- Caro-Kann Advance Variation In Depth - 8 Chapter Study (280 Hearts) - Delve deeper with this 8-chapter study featuring extensive analysis of the Advance Variation and its sub-lines.
- Caro-Kann Advance Variation - 14 Chapter Study (Bunch of Games ALL White Wins)
- Advance Caro-Kann: The Botvinnik-Carls Defense - 40 Chapter Study (240 Hearts) - Master Black's response of 3...c5 with this 40-chapter study, featuring theory and practical examples.
- Busting the 3...c5 Advance Caro-Kann - 8 Chapter Study - Equip yourself with White's potent strategies against the tricky 3...c5 with theory and model games.
- Caro-Kann: advance variation, Tal variation - 9 Chapter Study Learn from the master himself! This study explores the Tal Variation (with 9 full games) favored by Black.
New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge.
New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge.
Bonus! Looking for a more focused training method? Check out the
LiStudy (Move Trainer)
Caro -Kann Advance Games Databases
Supplement your theoretical knowledge with practical experience! Here's a selection of valuable game databases brimming with real-world examples of the Caro-Kann Advance Variation:
ChessTempo.com
- Caro-Kann Defense, Advance Variation (B12) - 8728 Games
365Chess.com
- B12: Caro-Kann, advance variation 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 - 29,000 Games
- B12: Caro-Kann, advance, Short variation 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 Bf5 4. c3 e6 5. Be2 - 36 games
Chessgames.com (Game Collections)
- Caro-Kann Advance Variation - 78 Games (All wins or Draws by White)
Caro -Kann Advance Video Lessons
Playlist
- Learn to Play The Caro-Kann Advance - 32 Video playlist - ChessGoals - over 8Hr of Video
Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation FULL GUIDE for Black - 39 min - IM Alex Banzea - This is a guide and the plans you should be employing.
Caro-Kann Defense | Advance Variation | Ideas, Plans & Strategies ⎸Chess Openings | Astaneh Chess - 35 Min - Black typically responds with 3...Bf5 and from here, we will discuss several continuations and options for black after white's fourth move:
Hikaru Teaches the Advanced Caro Kann | Legendary Openings 4 - 22 Min - Sped run lessons
Caro-Kann Defense - Advance Variation in Depth ⎸Chess Openings - 20 Min - Hanging Pawns - discusses various lines and strategies for both white and black pieces, emphasizing the importance of pawn structure, piece activity, and strategic planning. The presenter, Stepan, explains the main line and several sidelines, highlighting the potential for a dynamic and balanced game.
St.Louis Chess Club Lessons
- The Shirov Attack in the Advance Caro-Kann | Chess Openings Explained - 56 min - St.Louis CC - teaches you to play the Shirov Attack in the Advance Caro-Kann, characterized by 4.Nc3. See games from top grandmasters that put the Shirov Attack on display.
- Prep the Caro-Kann like Dubov! | Prepare Like A Pro - GM Josh Friedel - 61 min - St.Louis CC - How do the pros train for tournaments? From deep opening preparation to middle game ideas, learn how to best equip yourself for competition. Uses Daniil Dubov's Caro-Kann against Vincent Keymer at the 2022 FIDE Grand Prix
- Nunn vs. Seirawan, 1983 | Caro-Kann - GM Yasser Seirawan - 56 Min - He explains the strategic ideas behind the Caro-Kann, the importance of development, and the tactics involved in the middle game.
- Caro-Kann: Advance Variation - GM Ben Finegold - 48 Min - St.Louis CC (VIDEO BELOW)
GM Sune Berg Hansen
Demystify the Caro-Kann Advance Variation with GM Sune Berg Hansen's video playlist. Gain strategic insights and repertoire guidance for both White and Black.
Caro-Kann Defense - 16 Video Playlist- Caro Kann Advance Variation For Black: Playing Against g2 g4 Lines In The Advance Variation - 25 min -
- Beat The Caro Kann Advance Variation C5 - Black goes c5 - 14 Min
- Attacking The Caro Kann - An Easy To Learn Weapon For White - 15 Min
Botvinnik -Carls Defense 3..c5
- Caro Kann Advance Variation (3. c5 : Botvinnik Carls) - 13 Min - Chess Geek - Specifically, we are taking a look at 3. c5, which is known as the Botvinnik carls defense. This c5 move (Botvinnik carls defense), initiates a long-term plan of attacking d4.
- Caro-Kann Advance Variation: Botvinnik-Carls Defense (with 4. dxc5) - 15 Min - Chess Geek
- Caro-Kann Advance Variation: Botvinnik-Carls Defense (with 4.c3) - 22 Min - Chess Geek
- Understanding f4 in the Caro-Kann Advance - 14 Min - ChessGoals - goes over how to face 5.f4 in the Caro-Kann Advance 3...c5 line.
- Caro-Kann Advance 4.f4 | Botvinnik-Carls Defense - 9 Min - ChessGoals - dives deeper into the 4.f4 line of the Caro-Kann Botvinnik-Carls Defense.
- The Botvinnik-Carls Defense: Lecture by GM Ben Finegold - 37 Min - a lecture on the Botvinnik-Carls Variation of the Caro-Kann Defense, focusing on the move c5. He discusses its historical use by Botvinnik in the 1961 match against Mikhail Tal and its strategic implications. Feingold shares his personal experiences with the variation, analyzes key games, and explains the ideas behind the moves.
- Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation (Botvinnik-Carls) - for Black - 15 Min - Bad Bishop Channel - Learn to play the Botvinnik-Carls Defense over the Bf5 line in Advance variation of the Caro-Kann! These are main ideas to help you build a good middlegame strategy, useful for all players up to master level.
- Chess Openings: Learn to Play the Botvinnik-Carls Defense | Caro-Kann Defense Theory! - 26 Min - Chess Giant - Today, we look at the Caro-Kann Defense Advance Variation, specifically the Botvinnik-Carls Defense. The Botvinnik-Carls Defense is a strong chess opening line for Caro-Kann Defense players to consider.
- Caro-Kann Advance Variation for White | 3…c5 Botvinnik-Carls variation - 2 hr - Garudapura -I share all of the lines that I’ve researched on the 3…c5 Caro-Kann with my main recommendations and what I’ve found along the way through my research. 🔬
Advance Tal Variation
- Caro-Kann Advance Tal Variation for White - 12 Min - ChessGoals - we go over how to beat the Caro-Kann using the Advance Tal Variation for White.
- CRUSH The Caro-Kann with Tal Variation - WGM Nemo Zhou - 30 min - Gotham Chess- how to crush the Caro Kann with the Tal move (h4) in the Advance Variation. Great opening for beginners and all levels.
- BUTCHER Caro Kann with Tal's Line!! - 11 Min - IM Miodrag Perunovic - demonstrates key moves and strategies, emphasizing the importance of pawn structure and piece activity. The tutorial includes specific advice on how to respond to common black responses and how to maintain initiative and pressure.
Caro-Kann Game Videos w/Analysis
Blitz Game #16 Chess Opening: Caro Kann (Black) - 4 min - IM Miodrag Perunovic
Caro-Kann Advance 4.c3 Game Analysis - 16 Min - ChessGoals
Master Class | Caro–Kann | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 32 Min
Master Class | Caro–Kann x2!! | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 35 Min
3..Bf5
Tal Variation
- Blitz Game #1 Chess Opening: Caro Kann - Tal Variation (White) - 5 min - IM Miodrag Perunovic
- Carlsen + Caro Kann vs Nakamura | Saint Louis Rapid 2020 - 8 Min - Chessbase India
- Kramnik vs. Leko | Classical World Championship 2004 - GM Varuzhan Akobian - 34 min
Botvinnik -Carls Defense 3..c5
Short Variation 5.Be2
- Caro-Kann Advance Short Variation Master Game - 16 Min - ChessGoals