Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation
ECO D48 · Semi-Slav Defense · tactical · advanced
The Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation (D48) is a tactical chess opening in the Semi-Slav Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Nf3 Nbd7 6. Bd3 dxc4 7. Bxc4 b5 8. Bd3 a6 9. e4 c5. Sharp gambit play. Very theoretical. Recommended for advanced players.
Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Nf3 Nbd7 6. Bd3 dxc4 7. Bxc4 b5 8. Bd3 a6 9. e4 c5