B12

Caro-Kann: Knight Hop

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. dxc5 Nc6 5. Bb5 e6 6. Be3 Ne7 7. c3 Nf5 8. Bd4 Bd7

Opening moves: 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. dxc5 Nc6 5. Bb5 e6 6. Be3 Ne7 7. c3 Nf5 8. Bd4 Bd7. 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)

r2qkb1r/pp1b1ppp/2n1p3/1BPpPn2/3B4/2P5/PP3PPP/RN1QK1NR w KQkq - 3 9

Lichess Stats

Across 3 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 67%, Black wins 33%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bxc6, played in 67% of games, followed by Ba4.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 3 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

67%

33%

White wins 67% Draws 0% Black wins 33%

3 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bxc6

Ba4

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