Semi-Slav Defense

73 variations · D30 to D49

The idea

c6 and e6: a solid block.

Black defends d5 with both c6 and e6. Solid, and with dxc4 and b5 it can still turn sharp later.

The opening itself

D43 · 4 moves

Semi-Slav Defense

Variations 73

  • D44 · 5 moves

Names and moves from lichess-org/chess-openings (CC0).