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.