Library/Openings/Caro-Kann Defense/Karpov Variation ECO B17

Opening· 8 plies

Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO B17), reached after 8 half-moves: 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7.

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5.Ng5 4 lines
- B17 Modern Variation +2
- B17 Modern Main Line
5.Bc4 3 lines
- B17 Smyslov Variation +1
- B17 Tiviakov-Fischer Attack