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Caro-Kann Defense: Accelerated Panov Attack, Pseudo-Scandinavian

Caro-Kann Defense: Accelerated Panov Attack, Pseudo-Scandinavian (B10) starts 1.e4 c6 2.c4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.cxd5 Qxd5. In 205 games between strong players, White wins 53%, 11% are drawn and Black wins 36%; the most played move is 5.Nc3 (96%).

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1.e4 c6 2.c4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.cxd5 Qxd5

ECO
B10
Games between strong players
205
To move
White
53%36%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
5.Nc396% (196)53%36%–
5.d42% (5)60%40%–
5.Nf32% (4)25%25%50%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Caro-Kann Defense: Accelerated Panov Attack 1.e4 c6 2.c4

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