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B12

Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, Tal Variation

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Overview

Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, Tal Variation is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B12), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Semi-Open Games group covers semi-open games — replies to 1.e4 where Black declines the symmetrical 1…e5 in favour of an asymmetric pawn structure.

Play reaches this position via 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 Bf5 4. h4, after 7 plies of opening development.

The line refines Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

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ECO code
B12
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
7
Parent
Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation

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