Caro Kann Alien Gambit

In the opening book this is the Caro-Kann Defense: Alien Gambit.

The Alien Gambit is a sharp Caro-Kann sideline stored under B15. White gives up normal development to attack at once. Play the moves in order on the board below, and use the hint if a move is unfamiliar. It is a surprise line, not the main Caro-Kann.

1 named lines · ECO B15

Play the line

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Caro-Kann Defense: Alien Gambit

Play the next move in the line.

  1. e4
  2. c6
  3. d4
  4. d5
  5. Nc3
  6. dxe4
  7. Nxe4
  8. Nf6
  9. Ng5
  10. h6
  11. Nxf7

Moves in the main line

  1. White pawn moves from e2 to e4.
  2. Black pawn moves from c7 to c6.
  3. White pawn moves from d2 to d4.
  4. Black pawn moves from d7 to d5.
  5. White knight moves from b1 to c3.
  6. Black pawn captures on e4.
  7. White knight captures on e4.
  8. Black knight moves from g8 to f6.
  9. White knight moves from e4 to g5.
  10. Black pawn moves from h7 to h6.
  11. White knight captures on f7.

Named lines

  • Caro-Kann Defense: Alien Gambit (B15) 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nf6 5. Ng5 h6 6. Nxf7

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