Caro-Kann Defense: Hillbilly Attack, Schaeffer Gambit

ECO B10

Move order

1. e4 c6 2. Bc4 d5 3. Bb3 dxe4 4. Qh5

Caro-Kann Defense: Hillbilly Attack, Schaeffer Gambit (B10)abcdefgh12345678

Ideas

ECO B covers semi-open games after 1. e4 where Black does not reply …e5. White stakes a claim in the center and opens lines for the bishop and queen. This entry tracks a longer branch in the opening tree. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.

Play this opening against Maia