Caro-Kann Defense

Solid …c6 then …d5: less early fire than the Sicilian, very popular at club level.

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Recommended level

Lower intermediate to club (~1000–2200). Great school of pawn structures.

Overview

Black meets the central pawn with …c6 before …d5. Classical, Advance, and Tartakower-style setups range from solid to dynamic.