Semi-Slav Defense: Normal Variation
Overview
Semi-Slav Defense: Normal Variation sits at the top of the Closed & Semi-Closed Games tree, indexed as ECO D45.
The Closed & Semi-Closed Games group covers closed and semi-closed games — 1.d4 systems characterised by long strategic manoeuvring rather than early tactics.
The line arises from 14 plies — specifically the moves 1. Nf3 d5 2. e3 Nf6 3. c4 c6 4. Nc3 e6 5. b3 Bd6 6. Bb2 O-O 7. d4 Nbd7.
Use the board to walk through every move, check how the position has scored on Lichess, or take it head-to-head against Stockfish.
- ECO code
- D45
- Group
- Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
- Plies
- 14
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