Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation

1.e4 c6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Nf3 Bg4

ECO B11

The Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation is a chess opening line in the Caro-Kann Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Nf3 Bg4.

It is catalogued under code B11 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Bg4 is chosen by Black on move 3.

2 named continuations branch from this position, including the Exchange Line and the Retreat Line.

Named variations

• Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation, Exchange Line — ECO B11
• Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation, Retreat Line — ECO B11

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