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01-09-2011, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by strongpawn
Its more aggressive than the French, however, the French is more solid and still offers good attacking chances for black.
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01-09-2011, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Just2Good
My very limited knowledge of it formed the opinion that it was a bit dangerous for black, maybe that is only my limited understanding
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01-09-2011, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by strongpawn
The Caro-Kann can be played aggressively in a number of ways. Two examples are the positions in the Capablanca Variation where both players castle on opposite sides, and 4...Nf6 5.Nf6 gf6, accepting an inferior pawn structure for dynamic counterchances on the kingside and in the centre.
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01-12-2011, 10:01 AM
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What about Gurgenidze line? (1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 b5)
any opening can be played in an aggressive manner, even though Karo-Kann has fewer sharp lines.
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05-12-2011, 12:57 AM
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By the Capablanca variation, I guess Garetoe is speaking about the following line:
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bf5 which is more active than the alternative 4... Nd7 However, after 4... Bf5 you opponent can choose not to have a sharp game and is not forced to delve into the opposite castle battle, so it is more active than actually aggressive IMO. |
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05-12-2011, 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by strongpawn
Caro-can't is for wimps. Real chess players play the Sicilian!
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Originally Posted by strongpawn
To repeat the sentiment of my post above, the Caro-Kann is a much more aggressive opening than the French, although slightly less solid as well. Me personally, I prefer the safety of the French fortress.
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Caro-Kann Aggressive?
