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- Chess Codex
- King's Pawn Game B00
- Caro-Kann Defense B10
- Caro-Kann Defense B12
- Caro-Kann Defense B12
- Caro-Kann Defense B15
- Caro-Kann Defense B15
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Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation, Kasparov Attack
Overview
Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation, Kasparov Attack is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B17), 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 is reached after 11 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Nf3 Ngf6 6. Ng3.
The line refines Caro-Kann Defense, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- B17
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 11
- Parent
- Caro-Kann Defense
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Statistics from Lichess
353,917 games · White 48.4% / Draw 6.0% / Black 45.7%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| e6 | 213,192 | |
| Nb6 | 59,657 | |
| g6 | 42,097 | |
| Qc7 | 13,311 | |
| h5 | 8,594 | |
| c5 | 5,918 | |
| Nd5 | 2,987 | |
| h6 | 2,808 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:24:36
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