B12

Caro-Kann Defense: Advance, Short Variation

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 Bf5 4. c3 e6 5. Be2

The Caro-Kann Defense: Advance, Short Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code B12. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 Bf5 4. c3 e6 5. Be2.

It belongs to the Caro-Kann Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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