Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation, Maróczy Attack
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bf5 5. Ng3 Bg6 6. f4
6… e6−0.02
The position is roughly equal. Stockfish 18, depth 18.
Analyze this positionIn the Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation, Maróczy Attack (B18), reached after 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bf5 5. Ng3 Bg6 6. f4, Stockfish 18 recommends 6… e6 for Black. The position is roughly equal (−0.02).
Top engine moves
- −0.026… e6 7. Nf3 Nd7 8. Bd3 Bd6 9. O-O Ne7 10. b3 O-O 11. c4
- −0.016… Nf6 7. h4 h6 8. Nf3 e6 9. h5 Bh7 10. Bd3 Bxd3 11. Qxd3
- +0.046… Nd7 7. h4 h5 8. Bd3 Bxd3 9. Qxd3 e6 10. f5 exf5 11. Nh3
Frequently asked questions
What is the best move in the Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation, Maróczy Attack?
After 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bf5 5. Ng3 Bg6 6. f4, Stockfish 18 at depth 18 recommends 6… e6 for Black, continuing 7. Nf3 Nd7 8. Bd3 Bd6 9. O-O Ne7 10. b3 O-O 11. c4. The position is roughly equal (−0.02). The next best moves are 6… Nf6 (−0.01) and 6… Nd7 (+0.04).
Is the Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation, Maróczy Attack a good opening?
Stockfish rates the position at −0.02: the position is roughly equal. Evaluations this early in the game are small, so practical results depend far more on knowing the plans and typical structures than on the engine's number.
What is the ECO code of the Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation, Maróczy Attack?
B18. ECO codes classify chess openings from A00 to E99; B is the volume for semi-open games (other than the French).
Opening names from the Lichess opening book (CC0). Pieces by Colin M.L. Burnett (GPLv2+).