Standard Chess #185: dropscreamzero vs. IM Bartholomew (Caro-Kann Defense)

Support the channel: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr... The Caro-Kann Defense bears many similarities to my beloved Scandinavian, and the solid Smyslov/Karpov Variation (4...Nd7) is my choice in this encounter. A typically sedate middlegame arises where the player who can adopt the best formation and execute the most useful "waiting" moves will have the best chances when the pace inevitably picks up!