Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c6/2. d4/2...d5/3. exd5/3...cxd5/4. c4/4...Nf6/5. Nc3

Caro-Kann Panov-Botvinnik Attack Caro-Kann B13-B14 5. Nc3 · Caro-Kann Panov-Botvinnik Attack With white putting pressure on the d5 pawn, 5... e6 is a solid response. 5... Nc6 is more ambitious, but more risky. Black can also fianchetto the bishop with 5... g6. Theory table 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4. c4 Nf6 5. Nc3 5 e6 Nc6 g6 Panov-Botvinnik Attack References Play the Caro-Kann. 2007. Jovanka Houska 9781857447965