Caro-Kann Defence

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Panov Mainline (IQP)

The classical Panov-Botvinnik tabiya: White accepts an isolated queen's pawn on d4 in exchange for active piece play, with Bc4 eyeing the Black king and rooks coming to c1 and e1. Black blockades on d5 and aims to neutralise White's initiative before exploiting the structural weakness in the endgame. Essential IQP theory.

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ProgressMove 1 of 8

Move Sequence

1.e4c6

2.d4d5

3.exd5cxd5

4.c4Nf6

5.Nc3Nc6

6.Nf3e6

7.cxd5Nxd5

8.Bc4Be7

Current linePanov Mainline (IQP)

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