D45
Semi-Slav Defense: Normal Variation
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Nf3 Nbd7
The Semi-Slav Defense: Normal Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code D45. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Nf3 Nbd7.
It belongs to the Semi-Slav Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.
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