Korchnoi Variation of the Caro-Kann ⎸Chess Openings
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- Опубліковано 24 кві 2018
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The Korchnoi Variation (B16) is a more solid continuation than the Bronstein Larsen after 5.Nxf6, because by taking with the e pawn, you are reinforcing the defenses around your king.
For the basics of the Caro-Kann Defense watch this video on the opening ideas, principles and main variations: • Caro-Kann Defense (int...
Alternatives to the Korchnoi Variation after Nxe4 (except for the main line with Bf5):
Bronstein Larsen Variation: • Bronstein-Larsen Varia...
Karpov Variation: • Karpov Variation of th...
The Korchnoi Variation is the simplest line in the Caro-Kann for black to learn because it only has one good move for each side for the first 15 or so moves. Of course, both sides could deviate at any point, but black should be able to understand the subtleties of the position easily.
It occurs after the moves:
1. e4 c6
2. d4 d5
3. Nd2 dxe4
4. Nxe4 Nf6
5. Nxf6+ exf6 - With this move black is doubling his f pawns and weakening his pawn structure. In exchange he gets quicker development than white and great attacking prospects. White gets a strong central d pawn which is not contested by the common Caro-Kann structure with pawns on e6 and c6, and is thus likely to become a passed pawn in an endgame. All in all, this is a balanced variation and a great weapon for 1…c6 players!
Also known as Tartakower variation?
Yes, I play the line!!
Thank you.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. You are an excellent teacher! Keep on.
Thanks mate! And no problem:)
"this is the only line you have to lean there is no sideline" = HPY
haha, at my level, every move is a side line lol
When i saw g6 i was like oh no i wont play that. But when you showed h6 i was pretty satisfied. :).
Middle game plan for that variation. Exactly what I was looking for. After a few moves in the opening, I often end up with an equal position and no idea what my long term plan should be. Now I know!
6:11 h5 or f5!? are the go-to options nowadays.
The phone blooper was the best! Love your Sicilian, alekhine and caro kann videos mate!
I actually learned about the d4 star pawn... Opening decides the endgame.... Good video..
A very informative and well made video,thank you for your efforts
You should have way more subscribes
There is one more idea after Qc2 its h5 and Nd7 Nf8 manevour
And that's actually the mainline and the move responsible for the revival of the variation, which was not played before 10...h5 was discovered.
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Awesome video!
Is your ringtone Chet Baker playing Autumn Leaves? Much respect.
My favorite version. Unless it's a Bill Evans day. Then I like his best:D
Great video for White too. I ran into some struggles as white when faced with Korchnoi variation, not knowing what my plan should be. This was helpful. Pressure h7 pawn, and plan to push d pawn.
you earned yourself a sub
I don’t play the Caro-Kann, but I do play the QD8 Scandinavian and I sometimes end up in this exact variation after 1.) e4 d5 2.) exd5 Qxd5 3.) Nc3 Qd8 4.) d4 c6 5.) Ne4 Nf6 6.) Nxf6 exf6. Thanks again for the video.
Great video again. Very helpful. Thanks for your time and effort. P.S nice ring tone on your phone. My daughter plays trumpet and i was thinking you have somebody in your house playing trumpet too!
Hehe. Thanks and thanks and no problem!:) Sorry for the phone, though. I have to remember to turn it off...
Main moves
4:10 c3
6:10 g6
11:10 h6
I always called this the tartakower variation. Was the name ever changed?
it has 2 names.
6:11 h5 is a much better option and more popular nowadays
Can you please do a follow-up video that examines the trendy 9. ... h5 (as opposed to h6 or g6)? Thanks!
Lichess calls it the Caro Kann: Tartakower variation.
9...h5 is now the preferred master move in this line. GM Rambaldi recommends it, as does Stockfish 15 at a depth of 57 (eval=.24).
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14:01 Autumn Leaves :)
thank you good joup
No problem, thanks for watching:)
What happened if Black instead activates his QB first (6....Bf5) to guard b1-h7 diagonal before castling to the King side?
It is interesting that this video is only 3 years old and 9...h5 have become more common since then.
What about h5 Stjepan?
This is the line i usually play. but i play 6 ...Bf5, which seems like the usual spot to put the bishop in the caro kann, and it protects h7. why is that dubious?
Also chess.com and other resources call this the Tartakower variation? Is it a regional dialect thing?
isn't h5 a better alternative instead of g6/h6?
I believe it's the main line now. The video is 5 years old.
why not h5 instead of g6 or h6
It's a move as far as I'm aware. Not a bad one either
..h5 after ..Re8 Ne2 is the modern main move for Black, almost 80% of Master games played this over ..g6 oder ..h6.
There are more options than g6 ir h6
Chesscom calls it the Tartakower Variation
There are several names for almost every variation. Sorry if there was a misunderstanding
Wikipedia calls it the Korchnoi variation and deems the Tartakower to be the Fantasy variation
Great lesson, just note that Korchnoi is a Swiss player, not a Soviet one. Korchnoi would be rolling in his grave if he heard you call him a Soviet 😂
U said that white has a slightly better structure at the end if peices get exchanged. But in your latest video u told that queenside majority is better.?????
Hmm. Well, neither side really has a queenside majority in the Korchnoi. Black has a pawn on e7, and white on d4, which makes them central pawns still. White has the potential to achieve a queenside majority. I wanted to say that white stands better in the endgame if the pieces get exchanged off because of black's ruined pawn structure - the doubled f pawns.
@@HangingPawns in the position 14:48 who stands better and why
@@saubhagyasingh4655 sire ,it's starting position it's equal also good moves wins the game not good looking position i.e., soothing to the eyes!
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