Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.c4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Nc6

ECO B13

The Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern 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 Nc6.

It is catalogued under code B13 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Nc6 is chosen by Black on move 5.

4 named continuations branch from this position, including the Carlsbad Line and the Czerniak Line.

Named variations

• Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, Carlsbad Line — ECO B13
• Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, Czerniak Line — ECO B13
• Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, Mieses Line — ECO B13
• Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, Reifir-Spielmann Line — ECO B13

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