Semi-Slav Defense: Botvinnik Variation

D44 Closed & Semi-Closed games 11 moves

1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 e6 5.Bg5 dxc4 6.e4

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The Semi-Slav Defense: Botvinnik Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code D44 (Closed & Semi-Closed games). It is a variation of the Semi-Slav Defense family. Step through the moves on the board above, then play the line yourself or review it with the built-in engine.