Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation
In this variation of the Caro-Kann, White deals with the threat to take on e4 by capturing himself on d5. Later they continue with simple development - i.e. 4.Bd3 - rather than 4.c4 (which would be the Panov-Botvinnik attack).
Pros:
- Simple
- Easy to understand
Cons:
- Gives Black less problems than other lines
- Drawish
Famous Practitioners: Bobby Fischer