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Why the Caro-Kann?
How it improves on the French.
How does the Caro-Kann improve on the French Defence?
A
It develops the light-squared bishop outside the pawn chain to f5.
B
It forces an immediate queen trade and a quiet endgame.
C
It lets Black win White's e-pawn for free in the opening.