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5.cxd3 (instead of 5.Bxd3) in Caro-Kann advanced variation

en.lichess.org/cgM5OSW3/black#9

as a caro-kann player. i've encountered this line countless of times. but i still think Qxd3 is more sound.

however 5.cxd3 has 2 possible reasons

White avoids 5.Qxd3 Qa5+ 6.c3 (or Bd2) Qa6 which equalizes for black

or if black plays c5 break. white can eliminate the doubled pawn dxc5. and can still play d4 at some point.

so as black, i decided not to push c5. and continued my kingside development. hoping to punish this doubled pawns in endgame

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