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Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation, Ivanchuk Defense
Overview
Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation, Ivanchuk Defense is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B17.
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 10 plies and takes 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Ng5 Ndf6 to reach the canonical position.
In the opening tree, this line branches off from Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.
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- ECO code
- B17
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 10
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Statistics from Lichess
11,051 games · White 53.5% / Draw 5.5% / Black 41.1%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bc4 | 4,815 | |
| N1f3 | 3,047 | |
| Bd3 | 2,627 | |
| c3 | 244 | |
| Nxf7 | 167 | |
| N5f3 | 39 | |
| Be3 | 31 | |
| f4 | 18 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:13:34
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