Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Fianchetto Defense

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.c4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6

ECO B14

The Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Fianchetto Defense is a chess opening line in the Caro-Kann Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.c4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6.

It is catalogued under code B14 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move g6 is chosen by Black on move 5.

One named continuation branches from this position: the Fianchetto Gambit.

Named variations

• Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Fianchetto Defense, Fianchetto Gambit — ECO B14

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