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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c6/2. d4/2...d5/3. Nc3/3...dxe4/4. Nxe4/4...Bf5/5. Ng3/5...Bg6/6. h4/6...h6/7. Nf3/7...Nd7/8. h5/8...Bh7/9. Bd3/9...Bxd3/10. Qxd3/10...Qc7
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Caro-Kann Defence:Classical Variation
With this move, black develops a piece, prepares possible queenside castling, and prevents the white bishop from coming to f4, which could be problematic for black's king should he castle long. White's two main options from here include:
11. Bd2 - The standard, main line move.
11. Rh4!? - A less common, aggressive move sometimes seen in professional play. White intends to swing the rook out to help pressure a black target.
Theory table
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1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bf5 5. Ng3 Bg6 6. h4 h6 7. Nf3 Nd7 8. h5 Bh7 9. Bd3 Bxd3 10. Qxd3 Qc7
11
...Bd2
...Rh4!?
References