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B13

Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, Reifir-Spielmann Line

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Overview

Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, Reifir-Spielmann Line is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B13.

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.

It begins with 12 plies and takes 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. c4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Bg5 Qb6 to reach the canonical position.

In the opening tree, this line branches off from Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.

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ECO code
B13
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
12
Parent
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense

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