Caro-Kann Defense: Bronstein-Larsen Variation (B16)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.02

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 38.7% Draws: 30.5% Black Wins: 30.8%

Strategic Overview

The Caro-Kann Defense: Bronstein-Larsen Variation (ECO code B16) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nf6 5. Nxf6+ gxf6
UCI Move Path
e2e4 c7c6 d2d4 d7d5 b1c3 d5e4 c3e4 g8f6 e4f6 g7f6
Repertoire Training

Import this opening directly into your client-side repertoires to drill or review using spaced repetition.

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