Tree path 6 levels King's Pawn Game › Caro-Kann Defense › Caro-Kann Defense › Caro-Kann Defense › Advance Variation › Bronstein Variation
- Chess Codex
- King's Pawn Game B00
- Caro-Kann Defense B10
- Caro-Kann Defense B12
- Caro-Kann Defense B12
- Advance Variation B12
- Bronstein Variation B12 you are here
Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, Bronstein Variation
Overview
Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, Bronstein Variation is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B12), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Semi-Open Games group covers semi-open games — replies to 1.e4 where Black declines the symmetrical 1…e5 in favour of an asymmetric pawn structure.
It begins with 7 plies and takes 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 Bf5 4. Ne2 to reach the canonical position.
The line refines Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- B12
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 7
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Statistics from Lichess
406,935 games · White 51.4% / Draw 4.7% / Black 43.8%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| e6 | 351,743 | |
| h6 | 21,510 | |
| h5 | 10,889 | |
| c5 | 8,445 | |
| Nd7 | 4,353 | |
| Qb6 | 2,444 | |
| Bg4 | 2,180 | |
| Bg6 | 1,469 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:34:40
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