Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, Czerniak Line
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Statistics from Lichess
5,148 games: White 40.8% / Draw 12.3% / Black 46.9%
| Next move | Games | White / Draw / BlackW / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| 3,5983,598 | ||
| 585585 | ||
| 301301 | ||
| 211211 | ||
| 155155 | ||
| 122122 | ||
| 103103 | ||
| 1818 |
Rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, from the Lichess opening explorer, updated Oct 27, 2026
Engine evaluation
+0.30 White is slightly better
Best play: 7. Bd2 dxc4 8. Bxc4 e6 9. Nf3 Be7 10. O-O O-O 11. Rc1 Qd8
Stockfish 19, depth 30, after the line's last move. Scores are in pawns, from White's side.
Overview
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, Czerniak Line (ECO B13, Semi-Open Games) is a variation of the Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, reached after 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. c4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Bg5 Qa5 (6 moves).
In 5,148 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 40.8%, Black 46.9% and 12.3% were drawn. White's most played move here is 7. Bxf6, in 70% of those games.
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How to play against the Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, Czerniak Line
7. Bd2 scores best for White: 60.3%, with White winning 55.8% and Black 35.2% of 301 games. The most played answer, 7. Bxf6, scores lowest: 44.9% in 3,598 games. Stockfish's first choice is also 7. Bd2.
Main answers: those played in at least 5% of these games. Score: White's wins plus half the draws, in rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500. How to play against other popular openings
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Caissa Codex. “Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, Czerniak Line (B13)”. Lichess data as of 27 Oct 2026. https://chesscodex.org/openings/caro-kann-defense-panov-attack-modern-defense-czerniak-line