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    Semi-Slav Defense Accepted

    1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 e6 5.Bg5 dxc4 · ECO D44

    Semi-Slav Defense Accepted position after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 e6 5.Bg5 dxc4. White: bishop on g5, pawn on d4, knight on c3, knight on f3, pawn on a2, pawn on b2, pawn on e2, pawn on f2, pawn on g2, pawn on h2, rook on a1, queen on d1, king on e1, bishop on f1, rook on h1. Black: rook on a8, knight on b8, bishop on c8, queen on d8, king on e8, bishop on f8, rook on h8, pawn on a7, pawn on b7, pawn on f7, pawn on g7, pawn on h7, pawn on c6, pawn on e6, knight on f6, pawn on c4.

    Semi-Slav Defense Accepted is a chess opening that arises after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 e6 5.Bg5 dxc4. It is classified D44 in the ECO system, and the position after these moves has white to move.

    Variations continuing from this position

    Each of these is a named opening reached by playing on from 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 e6 5.Bg5 dxc4. Open any of them to load the position on the board.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Semi-Slav Defense Accepted?
    The Semi-Slav Defense Accepted is a chess opening that arises after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 e6 5.Bg5 dxc4. It is classified D44 in the ECO system.
    What are the moves of the Semi-Slav Defense Accepted?
    1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 e6 5.Bg5 dxc4. After these moves it is white to move.
    What variations come from the Semi-Slav Defense Accepted?
    Named continuations include Semi-Slav Defense: Botvinnik Variation, Semi-Slav Defense: Botvinnik Variation, Ekstrom Variation, Semi-Slav Defense: Botvinnik Variation, Lilienthal Variation. There are 3 named variations reachable from this position in total.

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