Opening course for White · Free beta
Against the Caro-Kann as White
For when Black answers your first move with the Caro-Kann. 91 lines, built from the moves players actually make in Lichess games. Play them against an opponent that answers the way real players do.
Free while Castled is in beta. You can try a line without an account.
How far the course goes
Of the games where White plays the course's moves, this share reaches the end of a line:
- Beginner
- 85%
- Intermediate
- 93%
- Advanced
- 96%
Not covered yet
Advance, Exchange and Panov Variations
The course plays one main third move; these need lines of their own.
Other third moves for White
Including the Fantasy Variation.
Other second moves for White
Rare Black sidelines
Too uncommon for a line of their own.
Data: Lichess open database, 2026-10-07. Not affiliated with Lichess.