Semi-Slav Defense: Botvinnik Variation, Szabo Variation

D44 Closed & Semi-Closed games 21 moves

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.Nc3 c6 5.Bg5 dxc4 6.e4 b5 7.e5 h6 8.Bh4 g5 9.Nxg5 hxg5 10.Bxg5 Nbd7 11.Qf3

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The Semi-Slav Defense: Botvinnik Variation, Szabo 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.