B12
Caro-Kann Defense: Maroczy Variation
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. f3
The Caro-Kann Defense: Maroczy Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code B12. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. f3.
It belongs to the Caro-Kann Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.
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