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Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Anti-Noteboom Variation

ECO D319 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c6 4. Nf3 dxc4 5. Bg5

The Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Anti-Noteboom Variation (D31) reaches this position after 9 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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