Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Wade Variation, Kaidanov Gambit
ECO D4725 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Nf3 Nbd7 6. Bd3 dxc4 7. Bxc4 b5 8. Bd3 Bb7 9. e4 b4 10. Na4 c5 11. e5 Nd5 12. O-O cxd4 13. Nxd4
The Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Wade Variation, Kaidanov Gambit (D47) reaches this position after 25 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.