Next-Level Caro-Kann + PGN Dec 22, 2025

These “New Engine Era” Moves
Trim Your Prep Against 1.e4
Down to Just 123 Lines!

The classic Caro-Kann — improved with AI-driven twists to avoid the theory dump of 1.e4. Many of these moves were unthinkable 10 years ago. But inside, they’re your shortcut to robust positions and active play!

This position? Caro-Kann games reach it all the time. It’s theory-dense…

One of the most testing branches in
the Caro-Kann… if you don’t know
the next move

Until you push 7…c4!

You break every chess book that tells you to “keep the tension” — and reduce what could’ve been chapters of analysis down to just 7 lines!

Thanks to 7…c4! you only need less than
10 lines to thrive in this critical position

You secure the safer king just before the
fireworks! Now you’re ready to attack

You also drill and time this …a7-a5 push.

Super-GMs and chess engines from 10
years ago wouldn’t even consider this
“low-risk, high-reward” pawn move

It’s a trend kicked off by AI chess engines. And in your games? It practically scripts your next 6 moves.

After playing …a7-a5, your next
moves become semi-automatic
and your target position clear

You surprisingly take on weaknesses, too — if it keeps you safe from long, lethal lines.

Inviting Nxg6 because it makes
your life… simpler!

Now your next moves follow a clear pattern.

You plant a piece on f5 and tuck your king on f7. Then you start trouble on the other flank. All while your monarch relaxes behind a light-square fortress.

When your king and pawns line up
this way, that’s your cue to press
the action!

That’s how Danyyil Dvirnyy keeps this repertoire lean.

Only 123 MoveTrainer lines, because his “new engine era” novelties don’t try to out-theory White. Instead, they take the fast, safe path to rich counterplay.

Dvirnyy is a grandmaster with a peak rating of 2575. He’s also a 2-time Italian Chess Champion and a 3-time Olympian.