Caro-Kann Defense: Accelerated Panov Attack, Van Weersel Attack

1.e4 c6 2.c4 d5 3.cxd5 cxd5 4.Qb3

ECO B10

The Caro-Kann Defense: Accelerated Panov Attack, Van Weersel Attack is a chess opening line in the Caro-Kann Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c6 2.c4 d5 3.cxd5 cxd5 4.Qb3.

It is catalogued under code B10 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Qb3 is chosen by White on move 4.

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