Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c6/2. Nc3

Caro-Kann defence B10 Caro-Kann 2. Nc3 This is a flexible alternative move order in the Caro-Kann, where White has not committed the pawn to d4 yet. After 2...d5 (near enough the only move, contesting the centre as Black prepared to do on move one), White may still play 3. d4 and transpose into the more common 2. d4 & 3. Nc3 Caro-Kann. However, the plan usually is to play 3. Nf3, the two knights attack. 3. Qf3 is the unusual Goldman variation. Theory table 2. ... d5 3. Nf3 Bg4 4. h3 Bxf3 5. Qxf3 e6 6. d3 Nd7 Two knights attack + 2. ... ... 3. Qf3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 Goldman variation 2. ... ... 3. d4 Classical variation(by transposition) References See also