English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System

1.c4 c6

ECO A11

The English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System is a chess opening line in the English Opening complex, reached after 1.c4 c6.

It is catalogued under code A11 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move c6 is chosen by Black on move 1.

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