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B18

Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation, Main Line

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Overview

Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation, Main Line is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B18), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Semi-Open Games group covers semi-open games — replies to 1.e4 where Black declines the symmetrical 1…e5 in favour of an asymmetric pawn structure.

Play reaches this position via 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bf5 5. Ng3 Bg6 6. h4, after 11 plies of opening development.

The line refines Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

It continues primarily into one named line, Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation.

In total, the branch covers 4 sub-variations across all depths.

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ECO code
B18
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
11
Parent
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation
Direct variations
1
Total in subtree
4

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