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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c6/2. d4/2...d5/3. exd5/3...cxd5/4. c4

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Caro-Kann Panov-Botvinnik Attack
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.c4
ECO code: B13-B14
Parent: Caro-Kann

4. c4 · Caro-Kann Panov-Botvinnik Attack

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4... Nf6 is almost always played, although 4... e6, previously regarded as having a very poor record, as well as 4... g6, among others, appear to be playable for Black.

Theory table

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1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. c4

4
...
Nf6
...
e6
...
g6
...
Nc6
...
dxc4

References

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  • Nunn's Chess Openings. 1999. John Nunn (Editor), Graham Burgess, John Emms, Joe Gallagher. ISBN 1-8574-4221-0.


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