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B12

Caro-Kann Defense: Modern Variation

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Overview

Caro-Kann Defense: Modern Variation is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B12.

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 5 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2.

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

2 named variations grow from this line, including Caro-Kann Defense: Edinburgh Variation, Caro-Kann Defense: Main Line.

In total, the branch covers 19 sub-variations across all depths.

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ECO code
B12
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
5
Parent
Caro-Kann Defense
Direct variations
2
Total in subtree
19

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Variations (2)

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