Opening traps

Caro-Kann Defense traps

The known trap in the Caro-Kann Defense, each with the moves, why it works and how to stay out of it.

• Caro-Kann Smothered MateFor White · 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nd7 5.Qe2 Ngf6?? · wins mate

Practise the Caro-Kann Defense