Caro-Kann Defense - Advance Variation in Depth ⎸Chess Openings
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The Advance Variation is the most precise way for white to fight the Caro-Kann Defense, but it's also an extremely solid position for black, who creates a pawn triangle in the center and resolves the problem of „the bad bishop“.
For the introduction to the Caro-Kann watch this video: • Caro-Kann Defense (int...
Caro-Kann Defense, B12 Advance Variation - Chess Openings for Tournament Players
The advance variation became the most popular way for white to fight the Caro-Kann, it even surpassed the main lines which occur after 3.Nc3 for white. White simply advances his e pawn, gaining central space and getting more room for maneuvering. In exchange, black is able to play Bf5 fast, getting rid of his potentially worst piece, and he can then close down his pawn triangle with e6. Black thus has a perfectly solid central structure and white gets more space in exchange.
There are many approaches to the Advance Caro-Kann for white (and white gets to choose the variation on move 4). Here are the most common lines:
1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 4.Nf3 - Short Variation (the positional approach for white, simply developing, castling short and using the space advantage later on)
1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 4.Nc3 - Van der Wiel Attack (a very aggressive line for white, black is sacrificing his h5 pawn in exchange for some queenside initiative but both sides have great attacking chances)
Game to study: Shirov vs Topalov 2008 Olympiad
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 Bf5 4. Nc3 e6 5. g4 Bg6 6. Nge2 c5
7. h4 h5 8. Nf4 Bh7 9. Nxh5 Nc6 10. dxc5 Bxc5 11. Bg2 Kf8
12. Bf4 Rc8 13. Bg3 Nge7 14. Nf4 Bd4 15. Qe2 Qb6 16. Nd3 Bxd3
17. cxd3 Bxe5 18. Bxe5 Nxe5 19. Qxe5 Qxb2 20. Rb1 Qxc3+
21. Qxc3 Rxc3 22. Rxb7 g6 23. Kd2 Ra3 24. Rc1 Rxa2+ 25. Ke3
d4+ 26. Kf4 Rh7 27. Rcc7 Nd5+ 28. Bxd5 exd5 29. f3 a5 30. h5
gxh5 31. g5 Rg2 32. Kf5 Re2 33. Rc8+ Re8 34. Rxe8+ Kxe8
35. Kf6 h4 36. g6 Rh6 37. Rxf7 1-0
1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 4.h4 - Tal Variation
1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 4.Ne2 - Bronstein Variation
1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 4.c4 - a great surprise weapon for white; this line gives white a lot of positional advantages
Game to study: Ruslan Ponomariov vs Jan Timman, Pamplona International (2005)
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 Bf5 4. c4 e6 5. Nc3 Nd7 6. a3 Ne7
7. c5 b6 8. b4 a5 9. Be3 axb4 10. axb4 bxc5 11. bxc5 Rxa1
12. Qxa1 f6 13. f4 g5 14. exf6 Nxf6 15. fxg5 Ng4 16. Bd2 Qb8
17. Nge2 h6 18. h3 hxg5 19. Bxg5 Bg6 20. Rg1 Bh6 21. Qc1 Bxg5
22. Qxg5 Nh6 23. Qf4 Qb4 24. g4 Nf7 25. Qe3 Be4 26. Bg2 e5
27. Bxe4 dxe4 28. Rg3 exd4 29. Qxd4 Qxd4 30. Nxd4 Ng5 31. Ke2
Kd7 32. Nf5 Ng6 33. Ke3 Rxh3 34. Nxe4 Rxg3+ 35. Nfxg3 Nf7
36. Nh5 Ke6 37. Kd4 Nfe5 38. Nf2 Nf3+ 39. Ke3 Nfe5 40. Ke4 Nd7
41. Nd3 Ngf8 42. g5 Kf7 43. Nhf4 Kg8 44. Kf5 Kg7 45. Ne6+ Nxe6
46. Kxe6 Nf8+ 47. Ke7 Nh7 48. Nf4 1-0
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I know some of these videos are quite new but I can't believe how few views they have. You provide extremely clear and concise explanations. Your channel is much underrated and I hope you gain a lot more deserved exposure soon.
Thanks for saying that! I'm glad you think the explanation is clear enough. As for exposure, my channel is still quite new, and I think growth may come over time if I continue to work. Thanks for the wishes, though!
I agree. Enthusiastically! Keep up the good work!
@@HangingPawns Yeah I just wanted to say thanks for making these. You are by far my favorite chess resource. Every time my opening gets crushed with some new variation I come back here and you always provide thorough summaries and good references for where to get more information. I've had university teachers put less effort into their lessons. It's like finding a good math teacher who helps make the struggle easier. It means a lot.
bro This world works on the principle of all the more trivial the more views you get, it is natural that this content does not get views because it is content that is not trivial, and in the end I hope that the owner of the channel knows how much respect I have for him
It has 200k views now. ;)
These videos are much better than any opening book😁
I'm happy you find them useful:) I hope the full collection will be a useful tool for learning basic theory. Still around 180 to go:D
@@HangingPawns Two years later and still among the very best chess videos in general and the best concerning caro kann.
Im learning the Caro kann and this is very useful
@@HangingPawnsthanks for this video it so much better that any chess videos i wish this channel would already have 10 mil subs! :D
Does this channel have book theory
A life saver. I won All my games as black with the caro-kann at my local tournament! Thanks for the concise yet in-depth explanations!
No problem:) I'm glad you found the explanations useful!
0:33 - Advance Variation (1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 )
1:10 - Botvinnik Carls Defense (3. ... c5)
2:45 - Main Line (3. ... Bf5)
4:00 - Short Variation (4. Nf3)
9:38 - Van der Wiel Attack (4. Nc3)
12:48 - Tal Variation (4. h4)
14:33 - Bronstein Variation (4. Ne2)
16:38 - 4. Bd3
17:36 - 4. c4
18:50 - Summary
thanks
Thankyou so much
thanks
Thank you
It's very effective how you repeat the main ideas and introductory moves, it really reinforces the knowledge. I wonder if you are a teacher?
Keep coming back to this, thanks.
Thanks for saying that! I'm not a teacher, no, but I try to create content that can help people learn.:)
@@HangingPawns You are very didactic, it turns you into a teacher, a good one, by the way.
just a side note: for those who like me plays 3. ... c5 in response to advance variation it would be helpful to look at GM Igor Khenkin games. He scored very good in this variation. Someday maybe I will learn the main line with Bf5 but it seems to me to be very theoretical heavy.
Thanks for the imput! I think the Bf5 main line is heavy in theory, but it's much more comfortable to play than c5. I will check out Khenkin's games:)
Every time white pulls out the advance variation on me i lose, studying this video so that hopefully I'll be able to finally hit 900
No other channel has such clear and concise opening analysis. Thanks for uploading.
No problem, and thanks a lot for saying that. It's great to hear that!
how do you only have 3.3k subs? you have so much really good in depth content and its organized nicely in playlists. I don't get it. The only thing I can note is your accent is pretty thick and normally people don't like to listen to a thick accent for so long. But that doesn't explain only 3.3k on such a good channel.
Given the surge of popularity in chess, your channel is severely underrated and criminally underviewed. Thanks to creators like you and GothamChess, I've gone from 1000 - 1300 in Rapid in 3 months. You're awesome.
Your explanation is very good but can you provide the notes also in the description it will be more helpful.You are a good teacher. Thank you for your opening videos
First of all : Thank you for the introduction. I'm now using the Caro-Kann-Defense as my main weapon with black an even analysed it , but isn't in the 3.c3-Variation or Botvinnik-Variation the bishop on b5 hanging , because of queen to a5+?
I've fallen for that too but white can play Nc3 blocking check and defending the bishop
Great presentation. even a novice like me can understand it. Just stumbled on to your channel. Do keep going on. I have been studying your Caro kann defense. Excellent.
Thank you for the feedback. I'm very happy to hear that:)
Thank you so much for everything ❤
I guess I start with checking out the 4.c4 sidline, and before that: your introduction video ;-) Thanx for this great overview!
No problem:)
What about 4. g4 before Nc3?
4.g4 allows Be4 which provokes f3 and weakens the king too much. 4.Nc3 prevents Be4 :)
Thank you for excellent instruction. So glad you put the names in a list above you as the closed captioning comes out for instance in the Van der Wiel attack comes out as the Wonder Wheel attack.....LOL.
1:25 After dxc5, Black can play Qa5+ and whatever white plays, Qxc5.... If b4, then Qxb4+..... Is there any mistake in this play?
Fantastic videos, if white plays c3 to strengthen d4(as in the French) best for black to trade off his light squared bishop for the b1 Knight? It seems to be fairly common with under 1600 players to play c3 as white..
Hmm. I'm not sure. It's playable though.
I don't have words to say that how well the opening concept are explained. Thanks you so so much. These are really very helpful.
I hope your channel gets more recognition❤️
Great videos very good explantion but ur too fast. Anyway who are the best caro kann players ? Whose games do you suggest that i should looking at ?
Thanx
Extremely clear overview of each line. Thanks so much!
What should black play if white plays a move like 6.c3 or 6.Nc3 at 5:00? Should it advance, take it, or what?
I am currently exploring the Caro Kann and took some important notes from your video,
a recurring problem with this variant (and in most of its sub-variants: when to push c6-c5, then when to play cxd4. As far as I'm concerned, in either case, it's either too late or too early! And I can't find any tactical or positional criteria.
Fantastic explanation.
You are talking that after 5. c4 in Tal/c4 we need to think about the dark square bishop and how to exchange it. What is a drawback of pining the knight in Tal after c4 (1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 4.h4 h5 5. c4 Bb4) and echanging it with the knight before white shuts down the diagonal with c5? Talking about tal or c4 variations: th-cam.com/video/m9uHKJ1WgbM/w-d-xo.html
Excellent video! Im learning the Caro Kann and just got a lot of ideas from this, thank you!!! Btw, whats the name of the czech gm?
What if instead of Nf3 they develop the bishop, attacking your bishop?
You deserve more views sir
Ur videos are really great😘
Thank you again:)
Hey, i read the description of the clip and i saw the game that you recommended (Short vs Topalov 2008). I searched the game on TH-cam but i couldn't find it. Where can i study chess master games like that one?
1:55 isnt Queen to A5 a free bishop here?
Nc3 blocks the check and protects the bishop from capture.
@@helwing01 I see it now, thanks :)
Thank you so much... These are comprehensive for new players.. And really very helpful.. GM Akobian and you are my favourite teachers.. Thanks again.
18:35 damn I don't know what to do with Black
Hi Stephan, i think you should do another video about sistems with f4 in the advanced caro-kann, i struggle a lot when i face it as black
In the Bronstein variation, where would black castle if white does take the h pawn? Both sides of the board look quite unsafe?
I liked the 5. c4 line shown here in the Tal variation. Does anyone know where I can find resources on this? Most people rarely talk about the Tal variation, and even when they do they only talk about 5. Bd3 or 5. Bg5.
What is the purpose of …,Be4? (at 5:32 in the video?) I have seen this move in other videos and I don’t understand it. It appears to move the bishop twice in the opening for no obvious reason. If it’s to clear f5 for the knight, why not Bg6? If it’s to trade off the bishop, why not Bg4?
I’m below 400 and I know the main line and advanced line of the Caro Kann theory because of you
bruh teaching us more about how to counter caro kann as white 💀💀
Just a joke actually,
Very good explanation and clear ❤❤
Amazing video! The 4.c4 sideline you mention though is nowhere near as uncomfortable and I think easy to play if you play 5.Bb4, because like you said you gotta start thinking about that bishop if white is threatening of locking it out. 5Ke7 looks a bit masochistic ahah. Thanks again!
Excellent video, I expected more videos from your side
great guide
What a guide!
The analysis after c5 is horrible (maybe outdated)
Buona domenica a te! Caro Amico Mio! Again, very instructive! 🔱
just got crushed playing the advanced variation
when i was playing the Bf5 line in blitz games, a lot of people were playing g4 against me, i now play c5 instead, because a lot of players arent familiar with it
I used to do that when I was playing e4 as white XD. I played the Caro Kann also (but with 3. ... c5) and I really liked idea of using the bishop as a tempo gainer for expanding on the king side and most likely attacking that side. It always caused the opponents to resign early.
But the 3. ... c5 variation also has lines against it (which is why nearly everyone recommends bf5 instead) but I have not faced a single opponent who knows the slightest amount of theory about it.
Actually now Gotham is the most famous player to play the Caro
hii new to the channel why not Qa5+ then Qxc5 bringing the queen early never hurts
Thanks for your videos, they are very very instructive.
This helped me a lot! Thanks dude
after knight to b5 wouldn't Queen to A5 win the knight?
12:48 Tal variation
This is the best chess channel I ve found on TH-cam. Great work and very clear explanation of ideas and plans. Excellent work. Thanks a lot.
I'm very happy to hear you say that! It gave me an instant confidence boost!:D
11:41
Nc5...Qa4+ (isn't it a better move than ...Nc6)?
Nice video
Continue to make such good videos
Does anyone have pgn file of the variations or is there any good app for Android to put the moves as opening tree
What is the best move for Black if white moves c3 at turn 5?
Hey steapen TOMIC please cover breyer variation of the carokann defence humble request sire!
i've been employing the st george and often back into a similar position as the main line. thank you for your help
1. e4 a6
2. d4 c6
3. Nf3 d5
4. e5 Bf5
Thank you so much. It really helped
What if white doesnt take c5 but play c3 that is better i think
Why is h6 too slow ?
Watching your videos is taking my chess to the next level. Thank you so much.
According to the lichess opening explorer also 4. Nd2 seems to be quite popular on a top level (played by So, Navara or Caruana)
Against 4. Nd2 you can just play dxe4 and Nf6 and play like the Tartakower Caro Kann
0:00 Introduction
1:11 Botvinnik-Carls Defense (3....c5)
2:44 Main Line (3...Bf5)
4:00 Short Variation (4. Nf3)
9:38 Van der Wiel Attack (4. Nc3)
12:48 Tal Variation (4. h4)
14:32 Bronstein Variation (4. Ne2)
_Sidelines_
16:43 4. Bd3
17:35 4. c4
Ur a big help
c4 as the sidelines are really improving the game and the perception of the opening.
I thought this guy was a russian GM, keep it up
Thanks sir, you explained in well manner, u r really good in analysis
You're a great teacher. Thank you
How is 4. c3 for white defending d4?
Very lucid and concise. Thank you!
No problem! I'm glad you think so!
I love ❤️ so make video like Eric Rosen please do not take any other manner dear sir I love ❤️ all ur videos Especially Your Adavance Explaination BOARD GREEN OR BLACK OR WHITE HUMBLE REQUEST
question: in two lines, you show what will happen if c5, but what if white moves c3 to try to replace the pawn on d4 when you take it? what is the plan if white's e5 pawn is not weakened? do you somehow target the d4 pawn? thanks, love your vids!
Well, white's main disadvantage is the weak center, which is the point of the variation for black. White has space and all, but black is the one trying to crash through in the center. c5 is an almost must play move for black and it often weakens d4 or e5 indirectly. c3 does defend d4 but after takes takes leaves a backward d4 pawn for white which often becomes a target. That being said though, it's not a bad move.
@@HangingPawns must be so obvious to you, but very eye opening for me. thank you so much!
Good video!!!
What if white plays 4. c3?
If 3 c5 was so amazing, why isn't it the mainline?
Mainlines can change over time if the top players prefer this move over the "old mainline"
Great video, very informative.
I have a question about the light-squared bishop though.
- In the 5...c5 variation of the main line (short variation), you mention that you don't move the bishop but protect it with Ne7 because you want to get rid of the bishop.
- In the Bronstein variation however you do move the bishop instead of protecting it with Ne7.
Why is that?
Exactly what I needed. Just played a game against the advance short variation and my follow-up wasn't great. Had no room to operate. Won, but I shouldn't have. Now I know how to turn it to my advantage.
That's what i've found in an old greek chess book(1967).It's from the White's point of view:4.c4 e6 5.Nbc3 dxc4 6.Bxc4 Nge7 7.Nge2 Nbd7 8.0-0 Ndb6 9.Bb3 Qd7 10.a4 (in order to prevent Black's Quineside castling)10...a5 11.Neg3 Bg6 with the White intending f4 & f5
Excellent, thank you!
I have read many book about the caro-kann but still I learn a lot with your videos. And I like the way you explain things ! Thank you!
No problem! I'm glad you think so and that I managed to help! Cheers
I don't see why black shouldn't play dc after white goes c4. By going dc black has the d5 square for his knight. I think it's much more dangerous to allow white to clamp the entire center with c5 than to hand white's bishop a tempo with dc.
Wow, just another incredible video. Thanks so much.
thanks for these detailed explanations.saves me from reading those thick books
I see 4.Bd3 alot at around 1500-1600 in rapid where Im currently at.
Still see it alot at 1700+ where I'm at now
What i play in that horrible line for white( 17:17 ) is Qa5+ and after that Qa4. If the queens are exchanged mating attacks aren't gonna happen and develops my knight. If they aren't exchanged then it's hard to castle kingside for white.
I face 3...c5 a lot and always replied with 4. c3 like in French advanced (mixed results - usually feel good there),... anyone know what is wrong with that? It didnt cross my mind to take :D
In the van der wiel attack why is h6 slow? Also why does black play c5 before h5 or h6 when the upcoming threat to the bishop is obvious. I've been trying to use this opening but people in my elo don't usually know the main line and I end up getting one of those responses and idk what to do as white to punish
Best chess chanel! Thanks!🙂
Thanks for this video. I've been having great success with the caro-kann defense, but the advanced variation has been crushing me
In the Tal variation why can't we play h6 not giving him the g5 square
In the advance variation with c5, could you do a video on how to respond to Bb5+? It would really help me. The comp says to block with bishop but couldn’t the knight block be better. Thanks and hope you are doing well in your tournament!
Best training channel I've found period.
literally happened to me with the world cup final, it was 2-2, i took off and landed to an argentina win
Black main idea at Short variation Nge7 Nc8 Nb6 Nc4
How about when white reinforces with c3? That’s what I struggle the most
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thanks for this Pal!