B12

Caro-Kann: File Opener

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. dxc5 Nc6 5. Bb5 e6 6. b4 a5 7. c3 axb4 8. cxb4 Bd7 9. Bxc6 Bxc6

Opening moves: 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. dxc5 Nc6 5. Bb5 e6 6. b4 a5 7. c3 axb4 8. cxb4 Bd7 9. Bxc6 Bxc6. 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)

r2qkbnr/1p3ppp/2b1p3/2PpP3/1P6/8/P4PPP/RNBQK1NR w KQkq - 0 10

Lichess Stats

Across 10 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 50%, Black wins 20%, and 30% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nf3, played in 70% of games, followed by Bb2 and Be3.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 10 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

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20%

White wins 50% Draws 30% Black wins 20%

10 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nf3

Bb2

Be3

Qd4

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