Semi-Slav Defense: Stoltz Variation, Center Variation
ECO D4513 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. e3 Nbd7 6. Qc2 Bd6 7. e4
The Semi-Slav Defense: Stoltz Variation, Center Variation (D45) 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.