Caro-Kann Defense: Goldman Variation

1.e4 c6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Qf3

ECO B10

The Caro-Kann Defense: Goldman Variation is a chess opening line in the Caro-Kann Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Qf3.

It is catalogued under code B10 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Qf3 is chosen by White on move 3.

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