Chess opening · ECO B13
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack
The Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack starts 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. c4. It ranks #132 of the 174 openings on this site by how often rated players on Lichess reach it.
Move by move
- 1. e4White pushes the e-pawn two squares to e4, staking a claim in the center.
- 1... c6Black advances the c-pawn to c6.
- 2. d4White pushes the d-pawn two squares to d4, staking a claim in the center.
- 2... d5Black pushes the d-pawn two squares to d5, staking a claim in the center.
- 3. exd5White takes the pawn on d5 with the e-pawn.
- 3... cxd5Black recaptures on d5 with the c-pawn.
- 4. c4White pushes the c-pawn two squares to c4.
What players choose next, by rating
The three most common Black moves from this position in rated Lichess games, grouped by the rating of the player making the move. Nf6 is the most popular next move in every rating band.
| Rating | Most common | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1200–1399 | Nf6 53% | dxc4 24% | e6 24% |
| 1400–1599 | Nf6 52% | dxc4 19% | e6 16% |
| 1600–1799 | Nf6 58% | dxc4 17% | e6 15% |
| 1800–1999 | Nf6 61% | e6 14% | Nc6 14% |
| 2000 and up | Nf6 63% | e6 18% | Nc6 13% |
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