Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Fianchetto Defense, Fianchetto Gambit (B14)

The Panov Attack, Fianchetto Defense, Fianchetto Gambit is a variation of the Caro-Kann Defense, catalogued as ECO B14. The line runs 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. c4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. cxd5 Bg7, reaching the position shown below after 12 half-moves.

White holds the centre with pawns on d4 and d5. Development is level at one minor pieces each, and White is up a pawn of material. It is White to move after six moves. White has doubled pawns on the d-file; White’s d-file pawn is isolated; the c-file file is fully open.

On the Caro-Kann Defense generally: A solid defense to 1.e4 that leads to sound pawn structures. Popular at all levels.

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Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Fianchetto Defense, Fianchetto Gambit — position after Bg7 h1g2f3e4d5c6b7a8
Position after 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. c4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. cxd5 Bg7

Move order

#WhiteBlack
1e4c6
2d4d5
3exd5cxd5
4c4Nf6
5Nc3g6
6cxd5Bg7

ECO: B14

Stockfish: +0.35 at depth 18

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Position characteristics

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Frequently asked questions

What are the moves of the Panov Attack, Fianchetto Defense, Fianchetto Gambit?

The Panov Attack, Fianchetto Defense, Fianchetto Gambit goes 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. c4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. cxd5 Bg7. It is a variation of the Caro-Kann Defense and is catalogued as ECO B14.

What is the ECO code for the Panov Attack, Fianchetto Defense, Fianchetto Gambit?

The Panov Attack, Fianchetto Defense, Fianchetto Gambit is ECO B14. ECO codes group openings by their move order, so nearby codes cover closely related lines of the Caro-Kann Defense.

Is the Panov Attack, Fianchetto Defense, Fianchetto Gambit good for Black?

Stockfish evaluates the position after 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. c4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. cxd5 Bg7 at +0.35 at depth 18, which is a slight pull for White, within normal opening margins. Engine evaluation is only a starting point — at club level the practical value of a line is mostly about whether you know its plans better than your opponent does.

What kind of position does the Panov Attack, Fianchetto Defense, Fianchetto Gambit lead to?

White holds the centre with pawns on d4 and d5. Development is level at one minor pieces each, and White is up a pawn of material. It is White to move. White has doubled pawns on the d-file; White’s d-file pawn is isolated; the c-file file is fully open.