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Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation

ECO D3116 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c6 4. Nf3 dxc4 5. a4 Bb4 6. e3 Bxc3+ 7. bxc3 b5 8. axb5 cxb5

The Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation (D31) reaches this position after 16 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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