5. c4 vs 5. Bd3 in the Tal variation of the Advance Caro Kann

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In the Tal variation of the Advance Caro Kann after

e4 c6
d4 d5
e5 Bf5
h4 h5

White has two main options, 5. c4 and 5. Bd3. What are the differences in the positions reached by each move in terms of the middle game plans and nature of said middle game?

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e4 c6
d4 d5
e5 Bf5
h4 h5
c4

(5. Bd3)

edited Jan 31 '24 at 18:54

SecretAgentMan

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asked Jan 31 '24 at 14:46

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Please ask one question per question – Brian Towers Jan 31 '24 at 16:35
Related (not a dupe). For Black's plans, see Black's tools in the Caro-Kann Advanced Tal Variation – SecretAgentMan Jan 31 '24 at 18:55

5. c4 vs 5. Bd3 in the Tal variation of the Advance Caro Kann

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