1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 - See Caro-Kann. 3.exd5 - White exchanges, leading to open play. 3...cxd5 - Black recaptures. 4.c4 - Panov-Botvinnik! White creates an IQP position.
White's plans: Play Nc3, Nf3, Bg5. Use the IQP for attack. Black's plans: Play ...Nf6, ...e6, ...Be7. Target the d4 pawn.
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