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Caro-Kann Defense: Breyer Variation

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Overview

Chess diagram: Caro-Kann Defense: Breyer Variation after 2. d3
After 2. d3

Caro-Kann Defense: Breyer Variation (ECO B10) is a variation of Caro-Kann Defense, reached after 1. e4 c6 2. d3 — 2 moves.

In 3,237,782 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 47.8%, Black 46.8% and 5.3% were drawn. Black's most played move here is 2…d5, in 91% of those games.

It continues into one named variation, Caro-Kann Defense: Breyer Variation, Stein Attack.

ECO code
B10
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Length
2 moves
Parent
Caro-Kann Defense
Direct variations
1

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Statistics from Lichess

3,237,782 games · White 47.8% / Draw 5.3% / Black 46.8%

MovesGamesW / D / B
d52,949,451
d6122,941
e651,110
g636,765
e532,161
Nf67,012
Qc76,732
Qb65,525

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:52:18

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Variations (1)

Related variations at the same level

Sister lines that share the same parent Caro-Kann Defense:

https://chesscodex.org/openings/caro-kann-defense-breyer-variation