Puzzles from the Caro-Kann Defense
Rating 1075White to move. Mate in one.
Puzzle
White to move. Mate in one.
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Opening
Caro-Kann Defense
Black prepares ...d5 with 1... c6, so the light-squared bishop can still come out before ...e6. It is solid and has few weaknesses.
- 1. e4 c6
- Chosen by Black
- 14,757 puzzles
- Average rating 1411
The position after 1. e4 c6
What Caro-Kann Defense puzzles look like
Counted from 14,757 puzzlesThe fork is the most common tactic in Caro-Kann Defense puzzles, in 15% of them. 31% end in checkmate. The average puzzle rating is 1411.
Most common tactics
Ideas in the Caro-Kann Defense
- Bishop out firstBlack develops the c8 bishop to f5 or g4 before closing the diagonal with ...e6.
- A sound pawn structureBlack rarely gets weak pawns, which makes many endgames comfortable.
- Break with ...c5Once developed, Black challenges White’s centre with ...c5.