[%c_effect f6;square;f6;type;Inaccuracy;persistent;true]
1. e2e4  1... c7c6  2. d2d4  2... d7d5  3. e4e5  3... c8f5  4. g1f3  4... e7e6  5. f1e2 This variation against the Caro-Kann is known as the \"Short Variation,\" named after GM Nigel Short. It's one of the most popular ways to counter Black's solid defense. 5... b8d7  6. e1g1  6... f5g6 The bishop move is useful as it vacates the f5-square for the kingside knight. This move, however, has not been very popular lately. 7. c2c3  7... g8h6 And now, to take this knight or not to take it $2 8. a2a4 [%c_effect a4;square;a4;type;Interesting;persistent;true] Playing for a queenside space advantage is typical in this line. 8... a7a5  9. b1d2  9... f7f6 [%c_effect f6;square;f6;type;Inaccuracy;persistent;true] A new move.