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Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation, Flohr Variation
Overview
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation, Flohr Variation is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B18.
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.
The line arises from 11 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bf5 5. Ng3 Bg6 6. Nh3.
In the opening tree, this line branches off from Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.
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- ECO code
- B18
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 11
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Statistics from Lichess
120,527 games · White 54.2% / Draw 6.5% / Black 39.3%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44,527 | |
| Nf6 | 28,366 | |
| h6 | 22,170 | |
| Nd7 | 18,533 | |
| e5 | 4,880 | |
| h5 | 838 | |
| f6 | 481 | |
| Qc7 | 315 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:24:39
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