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Semi-Slav Defense Accepted

ECO D4410 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. Bg5 dxc4

The Semi-Slav Defense Accepted (D44) reaches this position after 10 half-moves, with White 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.

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