Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation (B18)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: -0.00

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 39.3% Draws: 29.1% Black Wins: 31.6%

Strategic Overview

The Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation (ECO code B18) 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 Bf5
UCI Move Path
e2e4 c7c6 d2d4 d7d5 b1c3 d5e4 c3e4 c8f5
Repertoire Training

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

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