The Caro-Kann is named for Horatio Caro and Marcus Kann, two 19th century players who analyzed it. Its first appearance in a published game came between two unknown players in 1845, while the analysis by Caro and Kann came in the 1880s. Like many openings, the Caro-Kann did not gain much respect until the 20th century.

2015年3月12日 · The first games where the Caro-Kann defense was used in my database were played in Calcutta, 1856, by a mysterious Indian chess player named Somacarana against John Cochrane. Here is one of them. John Cochrane was a Scottish lawyer who frequently traveled to …

Caro-Kann Defense: Main Line 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4. Top Players

2022年9月22日 · Learn the Caro-Kann Defense, one of the most popular variations at the top level. Learn the main lines and key ideas for both sides. Practice thematic tactics. Find the moves in a fantastic game by GM Alexander Khalifman.

2019年7月25日 · Want to learn the Caro Kann Defense from a U.S. champion? Few could have predicted just how bright the future was for GM Sam Shankland when he recorded his fantastic series on the Caro Kann Defense in 2012. Six years later, Shankland broke through to the elite levels of chess with an incredible victory...

2019年2月20日 · The most common way of handling the Caro–Kann, the Classical Variation (often referred to as the Capablanca Variation after José Capablanca), is defined by the moves: 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 (or 3.Nd2) dxe4 4.Nxe4 Bf5. This was long considered to represent best play for both sides in the Caro–Kann.

2015年3月19日 · Last week, we saw that some of the first "top-level" grandmasters who used the Caro-Kann included Jose Raul Capablanca and Aron Nimzowitsch. In fact, throughout most of its history in the 20th century, the Caro-Kann has been an opening used by many players, although infrequently. There were few masters who specialized in it.

2025年1月24日 · Mastering the Caro-Kann Defense: A Solid Weapon Against 1.e4 The Caro-Kann Defense is one of the most respected and enduring chess openings for black in response to 1.e4. Named after Horatio Caro and Marcus Kann, who analyzed it in the late 19th century, this opening is renowned for its solidity, counterattacking potential, and logical structure.

In playing 3.e5 in the Caro-Kann, White gains a space advantage by creating a pawn chain into Black's half of the board. With the center locked, the position slows down, and either side can play on both sides of the board in a very complex strategic situation, although there are some sharp attacking lines for White as well. Pros: Advantage in space

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