1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7
Chess openings · Caro-Kann Defense · B17
Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation
32,600 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7. White wins 50%, draws 5%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 547 | 50%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,929 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 13,392 | 50%45% |
| 2000 and up | 15,732 | 50%44% |
| All ratings | 32,600 | 50%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 11,644 | 51%45% |
| Blitz | 17,179 | 49%45% |
| Rapid | 3,617 | 49%45% |
| Classical | 160 | 48%45% |