Classical Variation, Lobron System
- 1.e4c6
- 2.d4d5
- 3.Nd2dxe4
- 4.Nxe4Bf5
- 5.Ng3Bg6
- 6.h4h6
- 7.Nf3Nd7
- 8.h5Bh7
- 9.Bd3Bxd3
- 10.Qxd3e6
- 11.Bd2Ngf6
- 12.O-O-OBe7
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A Classical Caro-Kann line where Black develops with ...e6, ...Ngf6 and ...Be7 against White's long castling, giving a solid, roughly balanced position.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the Lobron System
The Lobron System is a branch of the Caro-Kann Classical Variation reached after the standard 9. Bd3 Bxd3 10. Qxd3. Black continues 10...e6 11. Bd2 Ngf6 12. O-O-O Be7, placing the dark-squared bishop modestly on e7. In the related Seirawan Variation it goes to the more active d6 square instead. White most often continues 13. Kb1 or 13. Ne4. The engine judges the position roughly balanced, and Black scores slightly better in Lichess games.