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Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack

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Overview

Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B10), 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. Nc3 d5 3. Nf3, after 5 plies of opening development.

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

The line splits into 2 documented sub-systems: Caro-Kann Defense: Hector Gambit, Mindeno Variation.

In total, the branch covers 4 sub-variations across all depths.

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ECO code
B10
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
5
Parent
Caro-Kann Defense
Direct variations
2
Total in subtree
4

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Variations (2)

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