The surprising 3.d3 against the Caro-Kann by Fabien Libiszewski
The surprising 3.d3 against the Caro-Kann by Fabien Libiszewski
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The surprising 3.d3 against the Caro-Kann by Fabien Libiszewski
Revolutionize your approach to the Caro-Kann Defense with this unique guide. We boldly confront the Caro-Kann Defense with the upcoming move 1.e4 c6 2.Nf3 d5 3.d3!? With this highly strategic choice, we disrupt Black’s typical patterns and comfort zones and enter an early endgame full of chances for you. This line, championed by the AI phenomenon Leela Zero, has been embraced by top-level players including Carlsen, Vachier-Lagrave, Nepomniachtchi, Firouzja, Giri, and many more.
Free sample video: Introduction
- Video running time: 3 h 25 minutes
- With interactive training including video feedback
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Sample video
Contents
- Introduction
- Model Games
- Anderson - Tempone
- Anderson - Franco Ocampos
- Carlsen - Ostmoe
- Theory
- 1.e4 c6 2.Nf3 d5 3.d3
- 3... Nf6 and 3... e6
- 3... g6
- 3... Qc7 and 3... Nd7
- 3...Bg4 4.h3 Bxf3
- 3...Bg4 4.h3 Bh5
- Endgame after 3...dxe4 4.dxe4 Qxe1 5.Kxe1 Bg4
- Endgame after 3...dxe4 4.dxe4 Qxe1 5.Kxe1 Nf6
- Conclusion
- Exercises
- Exercise 1
- Exercise 2
- Exercise 3
- Exercise 4
- Exercise 5
- Exercise 6
- Exercise 7
- Exercise 8
- Exercise 9
- Exercise 10
- Exercise 11
- Practice Positions
- Position 1 (3...g6 Variation)
- Position 2 (3...Nbd7 Variation)
- Position 3 (3...Qc7 Variation)
- Position 4 (3...Qc7 Variation)
- Position 5 (3...dxe4 Endgame Variation)
- Position 6 (3...dxe4 Endgame with 5...Bg4 Variation)
- Position 7 (3...dxe4 Endgame with 5...Bg4 Variation)
- Repertoire Training
- Description
- 3...Bg4
- 3...dxe4 Endgame
- 3rd move alternatives
- 3...Qc7 and 3...Nd7
- Bonus
- Analysis
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