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.