Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation
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Statistics from Lichess
585 games: White 45.1% / Draw 4.3% / Black 50.6%
| Next move | Games | White / Draw / BlackW / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| 161161 | ||
| 137137 | ||
| 108108 | ||
| 5757 | ||
| 3737 | ||
| 2525 | ||
| 2525 | ||
| 1515 |
Rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, from the Lichess opening explorer, updated Oct 30, 2026
Engine evaluation
−0.50 Black is slightly better
Best play: 3... Nf6 4. Bxe5 d5 5. exd5 Bxb4 6. c3 Bd6 7. Bg3 O-O 8. Be2
Stockfish 19, depth 30, after the line's last move. Scores are in pawns, from White's side.
Overview
Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation (ECO B10, Semi-Open Games) is a variation of the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, reached after 1. e4 c6 2. b4 e5 3. Bb2 (3 moves).
In 585 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 45.1%, Black 50.6% and 4.3% were drawn. Black's most played move here is 3…d6, in 28% of those games.
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How to play against the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation
3…Qc7 scores best for Black: 57.4%, with Black winning 55.6% and White 40.7% of 108 games. The most played answer, 3…d6, scores lowest: 52.2% in 161 games. Stockfish's first choice is 3…Nf6.
Main answers: those played in at least 5% of these games. Score: Black's wins plus half the draws, in rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500. How to play against other popular openings
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Caissa Codex. “Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation (B10)”. Lichess data as of 30 Oct 2026. https://chesscodex.org/openings/caro-kann-defense-labahn-attack-polish-variation