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Caro-Kann Defense: Panov-Botvinnik, Herzog Defense

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Overview

Caro-Kann Defense: Panov-Botvinnik, Herzog Defense 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.

It is reached after 14 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. c4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Bg5 dxc4 7. d5 Na5.

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
14
Parent
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense

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