Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Fianchetto Defense, Fianchetto Gambit

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.c4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6 6.cxd5 Bg7

ECO B14

The Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Fianchetto Defense, Fianchetto Gambit 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 6.cxd5 Bg7.

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

The defining move Bg7 is chosen by Black on move 6.

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