Semi-Slav Defense: Main Line

The book line for Semi-Slav Defense: Main Line is d4, d5, c4, c6, Nc3, Nf6, e3, e6. This page collects the 3 named lines under that variation.

3 named lines · ECO D45, D46

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Semi-Slav Defense: Main Line

Play the next move in the line.

  1. d4
  2. d5
  3. c4
  4. c6
  5. Nc3
  6. Nf6
  7. e3
  8. e6
  9. Nf3

Moves in the main line

  1. White pawn moves from d2 to d4.
  2. Black pawn moves from d7 to d5.
  3. White pawn moves from c2 to c4.
  4. Black pawn moves from c7 to c6.
  5. White knight moves from b1 to c3.
  6. Black knight moves from g8 to f6.
  7. White pawn moves from e2 to e3.
  8. Black pawn moves from e7 to e6.
  9. White knight moves from g1 to f3.

Named lines

  • Semi-Slav Defense: Main Line (D45) 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Nf3
  • Semi-Slav Defense: Main Line (D46) 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Nf3 Nbd7 6. Bd3
  • Semi-Slav Defense: Main Line (D46) 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Nf3 Nbd7 6. Qc2 b6 7. b3 Bb7 8. Bd3 Be7 9. O-O O-O 10. Bb2

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