Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c6/2. d4/2...d5/3. Nc3/3...dxe4/4. Nxe4/4...Nd7/5. Qe2

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Caro-Kann Defence:Classical Variation
a b c d e f g h
8 a8 b8 c8 d8 e8 f8 g8 h8 8
7 a7 b7 c7 d7 e7 f7 g7 h7 7
6 a6 b6 c6 d6 e6 f6 g6 h6 6
5 a5 b5 c5 d5 e5 f5 g5 h5 5
4 a4 b4 c4 d4 e4 f4 g4 h4 4
3 a3 b3 c3 d3 e3 f3 g3 h3 3
2 a2 b2 c2 d2 e2 f2 g2 h2 2
1 a1 b1 c1 d1 e1 f1 g1 h1 1
a b c d e f g h
Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Qe2

5.Qe2?![edit | edit source]

This is an unusual looking move, but it creates a subtle mate threat. Black can fall into it very easily in amateur play, and so this move is recommended. Black can get mated in one move if he makes an error.

If black plays correctly, it is easier for him to equalize. Black can get mated on move 5.

Theory table[edit | edit source]

Caro-Kann Defence Qe2

Ndf6

Nf3

Nxe4

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Caro-Kann Defence Qe2

Ngf6??

Nd6# +/-
Smyslov Variation Qe2

e6

Nf3

Ngf6

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References[edit | edit source]

Hodgson, Julias. Quick Chess Knockouts. Globe Print Press. p. 103. ISBN 1-85744-045-5.