Labahn Attack
- 1.e4c6
- 2.b4
792 games
The Labahn Attack, 2. b4 against the Caro-Kann, is a rare and loosening flank thrust; Black usually replies 2...d5 and scores well in practice.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the Labahn Attack
The Labahn Attack, 2. b4, is an uncommon sideline in which White advances the b-pawn at once to gain queenside space and prepare Bb2 or b5, which strikes at c6, while leaving the queenside loosened. Black almost always answers 2...d5, after which 3. b5 is the Double Gambit. The Polish Variation 2...e5 3. Bb2 is the other named line. Engines give Black a slight edge, and Black scores well.