selected games

3..c5(one of the recommended defenses in The Modernized Caro-Kann by Fernandez) 4.dxc5 e6 and now 5.a3 is a topical approach for White

Cornette-Lupulescu

Advance 3..c5

GAMMA Reykjavik Open 2019 Rd5

Black delayed ..Nc6 in favor of quick ..Ne7-g6 which invited the h4-h5 harassment idea

After 15..Qb7(Diagram)

Black is behind in development

What do you recommend for White?

After 18..Qb7

Vovk-Santarius

Fagernes GM Open 2019 Rd2

Black went for the rare approach 5..Bxc5 6.Nf3 f6 immediately undermining the centre

After 14..Qxf6(Diagram)

The Kf8 is a tempting target but the Ra1 is hanging

What do you recommend for White?

After 14..Qxf6