B12

Caro-Kann: Exchange Sac

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. dxc5 Nc6 5. a3 e6 6. b4 a5 7. Bb2 axb4 8. axb4 Rxa1 9. Bxa1 Nxb4

Opening moves: 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. dxc5 Nc6 5. a3 e6 6. b4 a5 7. Bb2 axb4 8. axb4 Rxa1 9. Bxa1 Nxb4. This position is classified under ECO code B12.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

B12

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Caro-Kann Defense

Position (FEN)

2bqkbnr/1p3ppp/4p3/2PpP3/1n6/8/2P2PPP/BN1QKBNR w Kk - 0 10

Lichess Stats

Across 2 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 50%, Black wins 50%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bb5+, played in 50% of games, followed by Nf3.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 2 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

50%

White wins 50% Draws 0% Black wins 50%

2 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bb5+

Nf3

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