Have you foundered once too often on the unforgiving rocks of the Caro-Kann? Then try the Caro-Krushing 3.f3! and maintain the classical duo of pawns on e4 and d4.GM Nigel Davies unveils one of the best kept secrets of attack-minded GMs such as Bronstein, Gallagher and Hodgson. Caro-Kann addicts beware!

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.f3!

Part 1: Black lashes out - 3...e5 & 3...dxe4 4.fxe e5
Part 2: Black bolsters with 3...e6
Part 3: Black huddles up with 3...g6