Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Stahlberg Variation

D49 Closed & Semi-Closed games 25 moves

1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 e6 5.Nf3 Nbd7 6.Bd3 dxc4 7.Bxc4 b5 8.Bd3 a6 9.e4 c5 10.e5 cxd4 11.Nxb5 Nxe5 12.Nxe5 axb5 13.Qf3

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The Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Stahlberg Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code D49 (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.