Beginner
16 min
The Caro-Kann Defence
Build the Caro-Kann and learn how to react to White’s choices in the centre.
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Why take this lesson?
The Caro-Kann is a solid defence for Black. You prepare an attack on White’s centre, then adapt your plan to White’s reaction.
What you will learn
- Attack the centre in two steps
- White has three main choices
- 1. The e4-pawn is protected
- 2. The e4-pawn advances
- 3. The e4-pawn exchanges
From understanding to practice
Work through the lesson step by step: discover an idea, study the positions and check your understanding with the lesson’s exercises. Explanations and feedback help you understand the decisions, not just memorise moves.