Caro-Kann Defence

Bronstein-Larsen Variation

After 4...Nf6 5.Nxf6+, Black recaptures with the g-pawn rather than the e-pawn, accepting doubled f-pawns in exchange for an open g-file and active piece play. Named after Bronstein and Larsen, this enterprising line steers the game into sharp, unbalanced positions where Black often castles queenside and launches a kingside attack along the half-open file.