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1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3
A line for Black. Every figure below is computed separately for each rating band, and every one carries its own sample size.
| Band | White | Draw | Black | Blunder | Book exit | Games | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 50.3% | 3.9% | 45.9% | 42.9% | ply 5.0 | 12,872 | C |
| 1000 | 51.7% | 3.3% | 45.0% | 51.7% | ply 5.0 | 56,592 | D |
| 1400 | 51.8% | 3.6% | 44.6% | 42.1% | ply 5.0 | 50,023 | C |
| 1800 | 50.9% | 4.6% | 44.5% | 31.4% | ply 5.0 | 146,633 | C |
Results by band
All four bands are on the page. The one matching your rating is marked. Nothing here is averaged across bands.
At 600, the Caro-Kann Defense scores 45.9% for Black across 12,872 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 42.9% include an early material blunder (7 games at 600).
At 1000, the Caro-Kann Defense scores 45.0% for Black across 56,592 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 51.7% include an early material blunder (29 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Caro-Kann Defense scores 44.6% for Black across 50,023 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 42.1% include an early material blunder (19 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Caro-Kann Defense scores 44.5% for Black across 146,633 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 31.4% include an early material blunder (35 games at 1800).
Variations
The lines that continue the Caro-Kann Defense, most played first at your band. Switch the band in the header and both the figures and the order follow.
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4
0.1% of games at 600, n = 5,0830.2% of games at 1000, n = 33,4070.3% of games at 1400, n = 35,5900.6% of games at 1800, n = 117,206
Questions
At 600, the Caro-Kann Defense scores 45.9% for Black across 12,872 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 42.9% include an early material blunder (7 games at 600).
At 1000, the Caro-Kann Defense scores 45.0% for Black across 56,592 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 51.7% include an early material blunder (29 games at 1000).
The Caro-Kann Defense (B15) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3.