D47Closed

Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation

Main Line

1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. e3 Nbd7 6. Bd3 dxc4 7. Bxc4 b5

Overview

A dynamic system where Black expands on the queenside. Leads to rich, complex positions with chances for both sides. Named after the 1924 tournament in Meran, Italy.

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Related Openings

D06Queen's Gambit

1. d4 d5 2. c4

D30Queen's Gambit Declined

1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6

D20Queen's Gambit Accepted

1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4

D10Slav Defense

1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6

D43Semi-Slav Defense

1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6

D32Tarrasch Defense

1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5

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