Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, Carlsbad Line

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.c4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Nc6 6.Bg5 e6

ECO B13

The Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, Carlsbad Line 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 6.Bg5 e6.

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

The defining move e6 is chosen by Black on move 6.

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