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B12

Caro-Kann Defense: Maróczy Variation

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Overview

Chess diagram: Caro-Kann Defense: Maróczy Variation after 3. f3
After 3. f3

Caro-Kann Defense: Maróczy Variation (ECO B12) is a variation of Caro-Kann Defense, reached after 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. f3 — 3 moves.

In 2,529,923 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 52.4%, Black 43.2% and 4.4% were drawn. Black's most played move here is 3…dxe4, in 50% of those games.

It continues into one named variation, Caro-Kann Defense: Maróczy Variation, Maróczy Gambit.

ECO code
B12
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Length
3 moves
Parent
Caro-Kann Defense
Direct variations
1

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Statistics from Lichess

2,529,923 games · White 52.4% / Draw 4.4% / Black 43.2%

MovesGamesW / D / B
dxe41,269,547
e6511,109
Nf6215,207
g6152,028
e5124,046
Qb6107,882
Nd736,880
c530,278

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:07:03

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