It looks like Black is cramped and has a lot of problems to resolve.
My database doesn't have your c5 push.
It looks like Black is cramped and has a lot of problems to resolve.
My database doesn't have your c5 push.
c5 isn't good, you generally want to keep the tension and retain the ability to exchange / advance later on. Closing the area where you have a space advantage (queenside in this case) is never a good idea because your play will happen there - closing it is like closing your own play.
In the semi-slav, black typically takes on c4 and then your play will come from gaining central space with e4, and then kingside pressure / space squeeze.
Am I right playing 1.d4 with this?