ECO code: B15
Opening Name: Caro-Kann Defense: Campomanes Attack
Moves: 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6
The Campomanes Attack is a flexible and somewhat less common line in the Caro-Kann Defense. By developing the knight to c3 early, White supports the central e4-pawn and prepares to exert pressure on Black’s d5-pawn. Black responds with ...Nf6, challenging White’s center and aiming for solid piece development.
Characteristic: The key characteristic of this move order is that White maintains a strong central presence while keeping options open for further development, such as advancing e5 or exchanging on d5 depending on Black’s setup.
Attacking or Defensive: From White’s perspective, this line is slightly more attacking as it supports central control and prepares to challenge Black’s pawn structure. Black’s setup is solid and somewhat defensive, focusing on maintaining a strong foothold in the center and minimizing weaknesses.
Center Control: Yes, this opening strongly contests the center. White’s moves e4, d4, and Nc3 aim to dominate key central squares, while Black’s c6, d5, and Nf6 are aimed at counterattacking and undermining White’s central presence.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the Caro-Kann Defense: Campomanes Attack, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 12 - Move #6 black