Semi-Slav Defense: Botvinnik Variation
ECO D4411 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. Bg5 dxc4 6. e4
The Semi-Slav Defense: Botvinnik Variation (D44) reaches this position after 11 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.