Caro-Kann Defense: Mieses Attack, Landau Gambit

ECO B12

Move order

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Bd3 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. e6

Caro-Kann Defense: Mieses Attack, Landau Gambit (B12)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