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Slav Defense: Exchange Variation, Symmetrical Line

ECO D1412 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. cxd5 cxd5 4. Nc3 Nf6 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. Bf4 Bf5

The Slav Defense: Exchange Variation, Symmetrical Line (D14) reaches this position after 12 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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