The Caro-Kann Defence arises after the moves 1 e4 c6.
Rather than inviting the opponent to engage in immediate warfare, Black focuses on completing development comfortably and postponng the serious battle until the middlegame.
The Caro-Kann has a reputation as a rock solid Defence that minimises the risk of Black being subjected to undue early pressure. d5, establishing a well-protected central pawn.
With this First move Black (as is also the case with the French Defence - 1 e4 e6) plans 2 ...
The Caro-Kann Defence arises after the moves 1 e4 c6