B13

Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. Nf3 Nc6

The Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code B13. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. Nf3 Nc6.

It belongs to the Caro-Kann Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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