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Caro-Kann Defense: Maróczy Variation: what should White play?
Best move
Nc3+0.31
White to move. The engine's choice is Nc3 (+0.31).
- Games played
- 0
- To move
- White
- Evaluation
- +0.31
- Depth
- 25
Game counts: Lichess opening book. Move ranking and evaluation: Stockfish. How this page is built
Stockfish's main line
For Nc3, Stockfish calculates Nc3 Bb4 Bd2 Ne7 h4 Nd7. This is an illustrative continuation, not a forced sequence.
What else gets played here
Move choices from 0 games in the opening book, with the engine's evaluation of each.
| Move | Evaluation | Played | Games | White score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3Engine pick | +0.31 | 0 | — | |
| Bd3 | +0.02 | 0 | — | |
| Ne2 | +0.00 | 0 | — | |
| a3 | -0.08 | 0 | — | |
| Be3 | -0.12 | 0 | — |
More positions in the Caro-Kann Defense
- Best moveNc3Knight b1 → c3Caro-Kann Defense122M games
- Best moved5Pawn d7 → d5Caro-Kann Defense88M games
- Best movee5Pawn e4 → e5Caro-Kann Defense81M games
- Best movedxe4Pawn d5 → e4Caro-Kann Defense27M games
- Best moved4Pawn d2 → d4Caro-Kann Defense19M games
- Best moved5Pawn d7 → d5Caro-Kann Defense: Hillbilly Attack17M games
Frequently asked questions
What is the best move for White in the Caro-Kann Defense: Maróczy Variation?
Nc3 (+0.31). White to move. The engine's choice is Nc3 (+0.31).