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), preparing solid central pawn counter-strikes in chess matches.
Square C6
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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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Square C6 Combat & Spatial Metrics
Graveyard Rank
#49 / 64
1,300 checkmates
Capture Activity
#7 / 64
508,580 casualties
Dormancy Index
Ply 12.1
#36 first arrival speed
Avg Residence
0 plies/gm
Tactical Crossroad
Casualties by Piece Type508,580 total captured
Pawn:29%
Knight:40%
Bishop:24%
Rook:3%
Queen:4%
Piece Residence Plies BreakdownOccupancy share per game
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Pawn
0 plies
♞
Knight
0 plies
♝
Bishop
0 plies
♜
Rook
0 plies
♛
Queen
0 plies
♚
King
0 plies
Control vs. Win Rate (≥ 50% Occupancy)White 39% | Draw 0% | Black 61%
White Win: 39%Draw: 0%Black Win: 61%
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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.