1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Ng5
Chess openings · Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation · B17
Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation
8,588 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Ng5. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 96 | 53%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 629 | 54%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,371 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 4,492 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 8,588 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,396 | 53%44% |
| Blitz | 4,393 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 769 | 51%43% |
| Classical | 30 | 50%47% |