Chess openings

Caro-Kann Defense

Caro-Kann Defense (B10) starts 1.e4 c6. In 96,735 games between strong players, White wins 46%, 14% are drawn and Black wins 40%; the most played move is 2.d4 (71%).

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1.e4 c6

ECO
B10
Games between strong players
96,735
To move
White
46%14%40%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

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What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
2.d471% (68,568)45%15%40%–
2.Nf313% (12,255)47%40%–
2.Nc38% (8,059)45%14%41%–
2.d33% (3,035)48%42%Caro-Kann Defense: Breyer Variation
2.c43% (2,917)49%15%36%Caro-Kann Defense: Accelerated Panov Attack
2.Ne21% (509)45%47%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from King's Pawn Game 1.e4

Top players' games in the Caro-Kann Defense, reviewed

Every Caro-Kann Defense line

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