Three POWERFUL TRICKS to CRUSH the CARO-KANN Defense

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@GMJoseGonzalez 6 ай бұрын

The Two Knights Variation against the Caro-Kann is both robust and nuanced. In this introductory video, I present three fundamental strategies to exert pressure on Black. I hope you find these ideas valuable! Please let me know which topics you’d like to see covered on the channel. Best regards, José

@kaloyaaan 4 ай бұрын

this was soo good thank you!

@thomasmosesogugu7251 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Jose... I appreciate great lesson here. Very unique play indeed. I like the simplicity of your explanation. I always dreaded the Caro-Kann Defense. not any more after this lesson. Lets see how I improve. Thanks once again, all the way from Nairobi, Kenya

@kalya3ed8761 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, advanced staff!

@grahamf695 6 ай бұрын

Great lesson Jose, thanks.

@ChessChampion1800Elo 6 ай бұрын

I love your videos. You are one of the best GMs I have ever watched. Thanks for the good video, buddy

@GMJoseGonzalez 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your good vibes!! It means a lot to me buddy!!

@AtEboli 3 ай бұрын

Thank you- I hate playing v the Caro Kann, this helps.

@j0isme 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your content, Sir. Greetings from Indonesia.

@GMJoseGonzalez 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome, best regards from Barcelona.

@jaimebibiloni8833 6 ай бұрын

Very good for advanced players. Gracias

@wasanthadharmasena840 2 ай бұрын

Good video sir ❤ love this Can you explain us how to utilize an EXTRA PAWN to win the game... since pawn endings are much harder to learn😊

@GMJoseGonzalez 2 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for your comment. Some instructive pawn endings coming soon!

@acuteclub7381 5 ай бұрын

great stuff... thanks

@GMJoseGonzalez 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@grahamdugan 6 ай бұрын

Watching this as a Caro-Kann player, this was soooo helpful!!! I hate that 3. Nf3 move..

@anilzor 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, very interesting. I find caro-kann games to be quite fun contrary to the horrible french which i despise facing. Excellent video !

@GMJoseGonzalez 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I play the French myself but facing it is quite challenging. I used to play 3.Nd2 and while the resulting positions are interesting, is hard to claim an advantage. What do you play against the French?

@stevecarr-r3p 29 күн бұрын

Thanks Jose,are you a fellow spaniard?

@GMJoseGonzalez 29 күн бұрын

Yes I'm. Are you? Hola!

@Averagebum21 6 ай бұрын

Very nice, GM Jose! Can you please explain if you prefer your variation of 1.e4 c6, 2.Nf3 d5, 3.Nc3 dxe4, 4.Nxe4 Bf5, 5.Ng3 Bg6, 6.h4 h6, 7.Ne5 Bh7, 8.Qh5 g6, 9.Qf3 versus 9.Bc4 e6, 10.Qe2? Many thanks, Sir!

@GMJoseGonzalez 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your question! While both ideas are winning, in this case, I'd rather win material than play for complete positional dominance. A couple of bad moves could spoil the advantage. In the line I suggested in the video, the main issue is extracting the queen from a8. Once you work this out with the engine, White's position is winning. It might be a matter of taste, but I've decided against 9.Bc4 long ago. Best, José

@Averagebum21 6 ай бұрын

@@GMJoseGonzalez Many thanks, Sir! I will switch to playing your your suggestion as I have been playing the other line.

@stephenl7048 4 ай бұрын

Did you consider the Goldman variation as a recommendation? 1e4 c6 2Nc3 d5 3Qf3. I am lucky enough to own a copy of the original booklet on this line by Warren H Goldman, and have about an 85% win rate around my level of 1900 or so.

@GMJoseGonzalez 3 ай бұрын

Wow, I didn't consider it at all!! But now I've made a little research and it looks very interesting!! Thank you for pointing at it, the Goldman variation is definitely a worthy try against the Caro. Best wishes!

@stevereade4858 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips and insights on breaking the Caro-Kann. However, I just don't play against it very often at my level ~1500. Would appreciate your commentary on 1. e4 c6 2. Ne2 d5 3. e5 Bf5 4. Nd4 Bg6 5. Nc3 expecting c5 with Bb5+ ...

@GMJoseGonzalez 5 ай бұрын

Hi there, I have considered 2.Ne2 as it seems tricky but I changed my mind and rejected it, as the idea is too artificial. The knight comming to e2, blocking the bishop and needing to move again in order to continue the development, is suspicious. My experience with such unnatural ideas is bad in the long term. While the Two Knight Variation sets a number of 'good' traps based on natural development. Best wishes!

@vaccaphd 2 ай бұрын

Idea number 1 is for beginners. No good player would play that.

@sajidzafar929 6 ай бұрын

great content.

@GMJoseGonzalez 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Best wishes!!

@ahmadhusain3756 Ай бұрын

What about when they play Tartakower?

@GMJoseGonzalez Ай бұрын

Hey! Thank you for the great (tough) question! To answer your question I'll will create a new video the two Knights Variation vs. the Caro. Coming soon...