Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c6/2. d3/2...d5
| Caro-Kann Defence, Breyer Variation | |
|---|---|
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a b c d e f g h 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 a b c d e f g h | |
Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
| Moves: 1. e4 c6 2. d3 d5 | |
Caro-Kann Defence, Breyer Variation
The advantage of the Breyer variation is that White's e-pawn is already protected, so they can develop their minor pieces faster, such as with 3. Nd2, Nc3, or Nf3.
Theory table
Category:Book:Chess Opening Theory#1.%20e4/1...c6/2.%20d3/2...d5%20.
- 1.e4 c6 2.d3 d5
| Nd2 | |
| Nc3 | |
| Nf3 | |
| Qe2 | |
| f4 | |
| Bd2 | |
| f3 | |
| e5 | |
| c3 |
References
- Nunn's Chess Openings. 1999. John Nunn (Editor), Graham Burgess, John Emms, Joe Gallagher. ISBN 1-8574-4221-0.
- Modern Chess Openings: MCO-14. 1999. Nick de Firmian, Walter Korn. ISBN 0-8129-3084-3.
- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
1. e4
2. Nf3
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
2. other
2. c4
With 2...e6:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. Nf3
2. other
1... other
Flank
Unorthodox