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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...e6
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Caro-Kann Defence:Classical Variation
11. Bf4 is the most challenging response when faced with modern Black theory where Black does not castle queenside. In earlier theory, when Black planned to castle queenside, Bd2 was almost equivalent. The other alternatives offer little for White.
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 e6
11.
Bf4
Bd2
Qe2
Be3
c4
Ne4
b3
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