The Tartakower Variation of the Caro-Kann.

[fiery lagoon]

Coach Dane is suggesting we consider this. 1 e4 c6 2 d4 d5 3 Nc3 dxe4 4 Nxe4 Nf6 5 Nxf6 exf6 6 Be3!?

[floral fjord]

this is what it looks like by the way

I believe that black has Qb6 in this part of the line but im not sure because i never play this

I just don’t trust people not to go b6? and get hit with Bb4+

[fiery lagoon]

Also this from Coach Dane https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/pgn/4Jo5R6E614?move=10&classification=

[formal barn]

No

I prefer the advance

[fiery lagoon]

We will eventually poll this. Why do you prefer the advance?

[floral fjord]

Yeah we should have a good response for Qb6

[foggy latch]

Per Master’s database, he’s more likely to play 4.. Bf5 (12 games) compared to 4.. Nf6 (2 games)

[royal rapids]

I don't understand Be3, i think is better something like Nf3 or Bc4 maybe, but i don't know the line, for the rest i think is ok

[fiery lagoon]

He did explain the plan, did you read that? The diagram above shows the plan as well.

Related: Poll is up for "Straw poll: What do you prefer to play on move 3 if 1 e4 c6 2 d4 d5 is played?"

[mossy hawk]

What about 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5.Ng5!? h6 6.Nxf7!?

[floral fjord]

Actually

if Qb3 we can set up a trap with Qe2

though i dont think gotham would fall into it it is worth noting

I would like Nd2 to free up to c pawn if needed by the way

[fiery lagoon]

Unsound sacrifice.

[woeful crown]

i like the idea of playing the tarrasch a lot

[fiery lagoon]

In the QGD?

[woeful crown]

i meant in french