Praggnanandhaa crushes the Caro-Kann

August 25, 2023 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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Featured in this analysis is the game between Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Teja Ravi from the 2018 Isle of Man Masters. The opening is a Caro-Kann, Advanced with 3…Bf5. In response, Praggnanandhaa opts for the Tal variation with h4. In general, the b-pawn is frequently poisonous and in this game it’s no exception. Praggnanandhaa’s energetic play in this excellent attacking game against Teja Ravi has a Mikhail Tal-like feel to it.

Image of R Praggnanandhaa courtesy of Lennart Ootes
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