Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation, Ivanchuk Defense

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nd2 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nd7 5.Ng5 Ndf6

ECO B17

The Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation, Modern Variation, Ivanchuk Defense is a chess opening line in the Caro-Kann Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nd2 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nd7 5.Ng5 Ndf6.

It is catalogued under code B17 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Ndf6 is chosen by Black on move 5.

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