Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c6/2. d4/2...d5/3. Nc3

= Caro-Kann Defence:Classical Variation = The vast majority of times, black plays the solid 3...dxe4, one of the most well-studied of the Caro-Kann lines. Black has alternatives to avoid the weight of theory, although 3...e6, blocking the bishop, and effectively forming a French, with one tempo less, seems a dubious line.

Theory table
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1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3