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B123 plies · black to move
Caro-Kann Defense
The Caro-Kann Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code B12 in the Semi-Open Games family, where Black responds to 1.e4 with something other than 1...e5, including the Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann, and Pirc. It is reached after 2 moves: 1. e4 c6 2. d4. The resulting position leaves black to move.
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Moves
1. e4 c6 2. d4
Resulting Position (FEN)
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