Unfortunately for Caro-Kann players, GM Negi knows his stuff. Against the Karpov, for example, he recommends the best possible setup with Ng5 and Bd3, something I’ve never gotten a good position against! This game in the Bd3 Karpov, played between Leko and Morozevich in 2009, is a great example of just how venomous the setup is for black. Morozevich struggled! He played the very uncommon 6…e5. I wanted to explore the line myself, but gave up on it after seeing this game. This is the position on move 10 for Leko. Let’s take stock. Who is better and why?
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