Semi-Slav Defense: Botvinnik Variation, Lilienthal Variation
ECO D4421 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. Bg5 dxc4 6. e4 b5 7. e5 h6 8. Bh4 g5 9. Nxg5 hxg5 10. Bxg5 Nbd7 11. g3
The Semi-Slav Defense: Botvinnik Variation, Lilienthal Variation (D44) reaches this position after 21 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.