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Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation, Kasparov Attack

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Overview

Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation, Kasparov Attack 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.

It is reached after 11 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Nf3 Ngf6 6. Ng3.

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

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ECO code
B17
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
11
Parent
Caro-Kann Defense

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