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KillaBeez
Apr 14, 2008
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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


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BasicLvrCH8r
Apr 15, 2008
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#2
In the first line, 6... b5 doesn't really defend anything, because 7. e5 wins it back.
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KillaBeez
Apr 16, 2008
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#3
The first line is the Botvinnik.  b5 is considered the main line and the game is very unclear after these turn of events.
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BasicLvrCH8r
Apr 16, 2008
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#4
However, you claim that black "defends his prize" is incorrect.