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Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation

435 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score49.8%Range (90% confident): 45.8% – 53.7%Based on 435 games
0%49.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 45.8% – 53.7%
Outcome Distribution
47.8%4.0%48.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation
Analyzen=435
Avg Length33 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.0%

What is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation has a 49.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 45.8% and 53.7%), based on 435 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 47% → 60%

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1400
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2500+

  • 0-999: 47.0% win rate (89 games)
  • 1000-1199: 51.4% win rate (54 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.1% win rate (64 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.4% win rate (65 games)
  • 1600-1799: 44.9% win rate (62 games)
  • 1800-1999: 39.8% win rate (50 games)
  • 2000-2199: 60.0% win rate (41 games)
  • 2200-2499: 23.8% win rate (9 games)
  • 2500+: 60.0% win rate (1 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (51%), worst in Classical (46%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 48.0% win rate (60 games)
  • Blitz: 45.9% win rate (222 games)
  • Rapid: 50.5% win rate (136 games)
  • Classical: 45.9% win rate (17 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 40.5% expected score (46 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 58.9% expected score (38 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 60.6% expected score (22 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 51.6% expected score (29 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 44.3% expected score (16 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 46.8% expected score (30 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 65.2% expected score (15 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 56.5% expected score (14 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.6% expected score (26 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 37.8% expected score (23 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 29.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (37 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 65.2% expected score (15 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 40.5% expected score (30 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 38.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 92.1% expected score (8 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (26 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 13.7% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Caro-Kann Defense
47.6%
Variations (5)
Caro-Kann Defense: Accelerated Panov Attack
51.4%
Caro-Kann Defense: Accelerated Panov Attack, Modern Variation
50.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Accelerated Panov Attack, Open Variation
48.9%
Caro-Kann Defense: Accelerated Panov Attack, Pseudo-Scandinavian
86.7%
Caro-Kann Defense: Accelerated Panov Attack, Van Weersel Attack
45.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation win rate?

The Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation has a 47.8% (90% CI: 43.8%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 435 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation perform best?

The Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 51.4% win rate for white (54 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (50.5%) outperforms Bullet (48.0%) by 2.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation?

The Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation has a sharpness score of 96.0 (very decisive), meaning 96.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 33 moves.

What is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation has a 45.9% (90% CI: 40.4%-51.4%) win rate for white (222 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

What is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation has a 50.5% (90% CI: 43.5%-57.5%) win rate for white (136 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.2%.

Is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation a good opening?

The Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Polish Variation is slightly favors black with a 47.8% (90% CI: 43.8%-51.7%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1000-1199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.