Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...d5/2. c4/2...c6/3. Nc3/3...Nf6/4. Nf3/4...e6/5. Bg5/5...dxc4
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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| Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nf3 e6 5. Bg5 dxc4 | |
| ECO code: D44 | |
| Parent: Semi-Slav defence | |
5...dxc4 · Botvinnik variation
[edit | edit source]Welcome to the Botvinnik Slav, the highway of wild variations, where crazy tactical complications fill the board.
Black boldly accepts the gambit pawn, but his material advantage is only temporary. White's main response is 6. e4, establishing a large center and planning to continue with e5. The resulting positions will be very chaotic and theoretical, making it very dangerous for an unprepared player.
Theory table
[edit | edit source]1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nf3 e6 5. Bg5 dxc4
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e4 b5 |
e5 h6 |
Bh4 g5 |
Nxg5 hxg5 |
Bxg5 |
References
[edit | edit source]See also
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2. Nf3
2. Other
1. e4 ...other:
2. other
With 2...e6:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. other:
1. d4 f5
Dutch defence
Dutch defence
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox