Rubinstein Opening: Semi-Slav Defense
ECO D0515 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e3 e6 4. Bd3 Bd6 5. O-O O-O 6. b3 Nbd7 7. Bb2 c6 8. Nbd2
The Rubinstein Opening: Semi-Slav Defense (D05) reaches this position after 15 half-moves, with Black to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.