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Semi-Slav Defense: Semi-Meran Variation

ECO D4713 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

The Semi-Slav Defense: Semi-Meran Variation (D47) reaches this position after 13 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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