Timeline for In Caro-Kann Defense, what are the differences between 3. Nc3 and 3. Nd2?
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| Jan 30, 2020 at 12:09 | comment | added | PhishMaster | Your opening statement, "3.Nd2 is more exact as it maintains flexibility over the c-pawn!" is factually wrong in that it is not "more exact". First, if GMs believed that, they would not favor Nc3 at a rate of 2:1. It is not more exact, it is just different. Yes, it maintains flexibility over the c-pawn, but it also does not control the center as well. As with every move in chess, there are pluses and minuses. | |
| Jan 27, 2020 at 15:06 | vote | accept | Zuriel | ||
| Jan 27, 2020 at 14:44 | history | answered | Ellie | CC BY-SA 4.0 |