Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation, Retreat Line

1.e4 c6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Nf3 Bg4 4.h3 Bh5

ECO B11

The Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation, Retreat Line is a chess opening line in the Caro-Kann Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Nf3 Bg4 4.h3 Bh5.

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

The defining move Bh5 is chosen by Black on move 4.

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