Caro Kann starter kit

Caro Kann: First move for Black?

• c5

• c6

• e5

• e6

Caro Kann: Second move move for Black?

• c5

• nf6

• d5

• e6

Caro Kann: White Takes...yawn...What should Black do?

• cxpawn then develop normally being careful of the light squares

• Qxpawn then develop normally being careful of the light squares

• C5 aim for dynamic play

• q a5 check - if you collect ten checks then you win automatically

Caro Kann: White has three main options here what are they and what are Black's simple replies?

• Take - Black cpxp
  Push Black bf5
  Defend - Black pxp

• Take - Black Qxp
  Push Black bf5
  Defend - Black pxp

• Take - Black Qxp
  Push Black e6
  Defend - Black pxp

• Take - Black Qxp
  Push Black e6
  Defend - Black e6

Caro Kann: Next move for Black?

• e6

• bf5

• qa5 - little known rules, collect ten checks and you win!

• Nh6

Caro Kann: Should Black take this bishop?

• Maybe, honestly it doesn't matter

• Yes, Black is down material, so shouldn't exchange

• No, Black is up material, so shouldn't exchange

• Yes, yes always take the bishop when offered

Caro Kann: This knight is annoying. Where does it need to go?

• f5

• a6

• e7

• a1

Caro Kann: What is Black's main aim here to get some space and play?

• be7 - double up the queen and bishop!

• g6 - time to get the bishop out

• Qh4 - time to attack the king

• c5 - attack those central pawns

Caro Kann: White is attacking with the aggressive line. What should Black do?

• bd7

• bg6

• bxc2

• nd7

Caro Kann: A tricky line from White. What key more here blunts any tricks?

• g6

• nf6

• bg5

• f6