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Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Reynolds' Variation

ECO D4819 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. e3 Nbd7 6. Bd3 dxc4 7. Bxc4 b5 8. Bd3 a6 9. e4 c5 10. d5

The Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Reynolds' Variation (D48) reaches this position after 19 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.

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