The variation of the Caro-Kann Defense, known as the Fantasy Variation, previously referred to as the Tartakower or Maróczy variation, bears some similarities to the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit. This is expressed through the sequence of moves 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. f3.
Let’s see what traps can be hidden in this unusual variant:
And, as a bonus, let’s observe a game from the database with a slightly modified sequence of moves: