Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, Van der Wiel Attack

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 4.Nc3

ECO B12

The Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, Van der Wiel Attack is a chess opening line in the Caro-Kann Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 4.Nc3.

It is catalogued under code B12 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Nc3 is chosen by White on move 4.

One named continuation branches from this position: the Dreyev Defense.

Named variations

• Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, Van der Wiel Attack, Dreyev Defense — ECO B12

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