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Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, Czerniak Line
Overview
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, Czerniak Line is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B13), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Semi-Open Games group covers semi-open games — replies to 1.e4 where Black declines the symmetrical 1…e5 in favour of an asymmetric pawn structure.
The line arises from 12 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. c4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Bg5 Qa5.
The line refines Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- B13
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 12
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Statistics from Lichess
5,148 games · White 40.8% / Draw 12.3% / Black 46.9%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bxf6 | 3,598 | |
| Nf3 | 585 | |
| Bd2 | 301 | |
| Qd2 | 211 | |
| c5 | 155 | |
| a3 | 122 | |
| cxd5 | 103 | |
| Be2 | 18 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:35:32
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