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  6. Slav Defense: Three Knights Variation D15
  7. Semi-Slav Defense D43
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D48

Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Reynolds' Variation

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Overview

Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Reynolds' Variation is a specific line in the Closed & Semi-Closed Games family (ECO D48), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Closed & Semi-Closed Games group covers closed and semi-closed games — 1.d4 systems characterised by long strategic manoeuvring rather than early tactics.

It begins with 19 plies and takes 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. e3 Nbd7 6. Bd3 dxc4 7. Bxc4 b5 8. Bd3 a6 9. e4 c5 10. d5 to reach the canonical position.

The line refines Semi-Slav Defense, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.

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ECO code
D48
Group
Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
Plies
19
Parent
Semi-Slav Defense

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Sister lines that share the same parent Semi-Slav Defense:

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