Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c6/2. d4/2...d5/3. Nc3/3...dxe4/4. Nxe4/4...Nf6

Caro-Kann defence B15 Caro-Kann Defence 4...Nf6 · Caro-Kann Tartakower Variation Nf6 is played at all levels, but is slightly more common in amateur play, and offers a trade of knights. This move challenges white's strong e4-knight but allows white to double black's pawns with the main move, 5. Nxf6+. Other moves also exist. /5. Qd3/ defends the knight and sets up a trap, 5...Bf5?? 6. Nxf6+! exf6 7. Qxf5!. /5. Bd3/ is the Alekhine Gambit. White gives up their d-pawn in exchange for development after 5...Qxd4 6. Nf3. Some players have also tried /5. Ng5/, with the intention of entering the Alien Gambit, a dubious but scary knight sacrifice on f7, first played by Witty Alien, a streamer from Bulgaria. /5. Ng3/ is not really a bad move, but allows Black to begin creating threats themselves with the move 5...h5. Theory table 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nf6 5 Nxf6+ Ng3 Bd3 Qd3 Ng5 Nc3 f3 References