Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Gunderam Attack
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. c4 Nf6 5. c5
5… e5−0.26
The position is roughly equal. Stockfish 18, depth 18.
Analyze this positionIn the Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Gunderam Attack (B13), reached after 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. c4 Nf6 5. c5, Stockfish 18 recommends 5… e5 for Black. The position is roughly equal (−0.26).
Top engine moves
- −0.265… e5 6. dxe5 Ne4 7. Nc3 Nxc3 8. bxc3 Bxc5 9. Nf3 Nc6 10. Be2
- −0.215… b6 6. cxb6 Qxb6 7. Nc3 e6 8. Nf3 Bd7 9. Bd3 Nc6 10. Na4
- −0.145… g6 6. Bb5+ Bd7 7. Qa4 Bg7 8. Nf3 O-O 9. Nc3 Bxb5 10. Qxb5
Frequently asked questions
What is the best move in the Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Gunderam Attack?
After 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. c4 Nf6 5. c5, Stockfish 18 at depth 18 recommends 5… e5 for Black, continuing 6. dxe5 Ne4 7. Nc3 Nxc3 8. bxc3 Bxc5 9. Nf3 Nc6 10. Be2. The position is roughly equal (−0.26). The next best moves are 5… b6 (−0.21) and 5… g6 (−0.14).
Is the Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Gunderam Attack a good opening?
Stockfish rates the position at −0.26: the position is roughly equal. Evaluations this early in the game are small, so practical results depend far more on knowing the plans and typical structures than on the engine's number.
What is the ECO code of the Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Gunderam Attack?
B13. ECO codes classify chess openings from A00 to E99; B is the volume for semi-open games (other than the French).
Opening names from the Lichess opening book (CC0). Pieces by Colin M.L. Burnett (GPLv2+).