1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bf5 5. Ng3 Bg6 6. h4 h6 7. Nf3 Nd7 8. h5
Chess openings · Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation · B19
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation, Spassky Variation
5,839 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bf5 5. Ng3 Bg6 6. h4 h6 7. Nf3 Nd7 8. h5. White wins 49%, draws 6%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 10 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 164 | 52%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,877 | 48%46% |
| 2000 and up | 3,788 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 5,839 | 49%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,743 | 50%46% |
| Blitz | 3,424 | 48%44% |
| Rapid | 637 | 47%48% |
| Classical | 35 | 49%46% |