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B17

Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Main Line

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Overview

Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Main Line is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B17), 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.

The line arises from 19 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Ng5 Ngf6 6. Bd3 e6 7. N1f3 Bd6 8. Qe2 h6 9. Ne4 Nxe4 10. Qxe4.

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

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ECO code
B17
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
19
Parent
Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation

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