Square c6 — Black's Queenside Shield
The defining pawn square in the Caro-Kann Defense (1.e4 c6) and Slav Defense (1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6).
Archetype: The Shield
Macro-Zone: extended center →
"Preparation before the central strike."
Tactical & Strategic Role
Prepares ...d5 without locking in Black's light-squared bishop.
Detailed Guide
c6 is patient and solid. Playing ...c6 supports Black's d5 pawn stake while leaving the c8-h3 diagonal open for the dark-squared or light-squared bishop.
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Frequently Asked Questions (C6)
What is the move 1...c6 in chess?
1...c6 is the Caro-Kann Defense against 1.e4 (or Slav Defense against 1.d4). It prepares a solid d5 central pawn push on move two.