B10

Caro-Kann Defense: Endgame Variation

1. e4 c6 2. Nf3 d5 3. d3 dxe4 4. dxe4 Qxd1+ 5. Kxd1

The Caro-Kann Defense: Endgame Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code B10. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 c6 2. Nf3 d5 3. d3 dxe4 4. dxe4 Qxd1+ 5. Kxd1.

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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