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14th April 2008, 04:33pm
#1
by KillaBeez
United States
Member Since: Jan 2008
Member Points: 578

The Semi-Slav is an effective weapon in tournaments.  Grandmasters such as Vishy Anand have made it their primary response to 1. d4.  What is your opinion on this dynamic and solid choice for Black?  I will give two lines


15th April 2008, 05:23pm
#2
by BasicLvrCH8r
Burlington, VT United States
Member Since: Sep 2007
Member Points: 817
In the first line, 6... b5 doesn't really defend anything, because 7. e5 wins it back.
16th April 2008, 04:54am
#3
by KillaBeez
United States
Member Since: Jan 2008
Member Points: 578
The first line is the Botvinnik.  b5 is considered the main line and the game is very unclear after these turn of events.
16th April 2008, 02:54pm
#4
by BasicLvrCH8r
Burlington, VT United States
Member Since: Sep 2007
Member Points: 817
However, you claim that black "defends his prize" is incorrect.
 
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