B12

Caro-Kann: Pawn Snatcher

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nf3 cxd4 6. cxd4 Bg4 7. Be2 e6 8. h3 Bxf3 9. Bxf3 Qb6 10. Be3 Qxb2 11. Nd2 Bb4

Opening moves: 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nf3 cxd4 6. cxd4 Bg4 7. Be2 e6 8. h3 Bxf3 9. Bxf3 Qb6 10. Be3 Qxb2 11. Nd2 Bb4. 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)

r3k1nr/pp3ppp/2n1p3/3pP3/1b1P4/4BB1P/Pq1N1PP1/R2QK2R w KQkq - 2 12

Lichess Stats

Across 14 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 29%, Black wins 64%, and 7% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is O-O, played in 79% of games, followed by Rb1.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 14 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

29%

64%

White wins 29% Draws 7% Black wins 64%

14 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

O-O

Rb1

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