Robert Ris: Caro-Kann Advance Variation
1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 c5 4.c3 Nc6 5.Bb5
As a 1.e4 player – particularly in blitz or bullet games on the server – one encounters the Caro-Kann Advance Variation with 3…c5 frequently. Normally, White continues with 4.dxc5, but in his video Robert Ris examines the side line 4.c3. After 4…Nc6 5.Bb5, the starting position of his analysis is reached. The IM from the Netherlands examines all relevant responses by Black: 5…Bf5?, 5…e6, 5…Qb6, 5…cxd4 and the main line 5…Qa5. In his analysis, which runs to almost 40 minutes, Ris presents exciting and completely fresh ideas in many variations! And against the main line, he recommends 6.Ba4 cxd4 7.b4 Qb6 8.a3!? – a pawn sacrifice that promises excellent practical chances!