Best response to the Semi-Slav Defense Accepted (D44)
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. Bg5 dxc4 · White to move
What is the best response to the Semi-Slav Defense Accepted (1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. Bg5 dxc4)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with e4.
The main theoretical reply is e4, reaching the Semi-Slav Defense: Botvinnik Variation.
Ranked replies for White