Why the Caro-Kann is the best Opening · Road to 2500, Game 89

February 8, 2025 NHaselton Uncategorized

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The Caro-Kann is the perfect chess opening. It’s safe, but it can become an attacking opening. It’s solid, and it gives Black favorable endgames. The theory isn’t too hard to learn and the ideas matter more. I love the Caro-Kann!

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These are the stats after 89 games:
Starting rating: 2251
Current rating: 2280 (+29)
Current score: W 44, L 29, D 13, C 3
Days left: 326
Rating: 2280/2500

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