The Semi-Slav: How to Play, Attack and Counter

semi-slav

  Quick overview: The Semi-Slav is a highly regarded opening in response to the Queen’s Gambit arising after the moves 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 e6 (or similar). The Semi-Slav is seen as a combination of the Queen’s Gambit Declined and the Slav Defense, yet is thought to be more tactical and […]