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B17

Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation

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Overview

Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B17.

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.

It is reached after 8 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7.

In the opening tree, this line branches off from Caro-Kann Defense: Main Line, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.

3 named variations grow from this line, including Modern Variation, Smyslov Variation, Tiviakov-Fischer Attack.

In total, the branch covers 6 sub-variations across all depths.

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ECO code
B17
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
8
Parent
Caro-Kann Defense: Main Line
Direct variations
3
Total in subtree
6

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Variations (3)

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