Best response to the Semi-Slav Defense (D43)
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 · White to move
What is the best response to the Semi-Slav Defense (1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Qc2.
The main theoretical reply is e3, reaching the Semi-Slav Defense: Main Line.