Best response to the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (D46)
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Nf3 Nbd7 6. Bd3 Bd6 · White to move
What is the best response to the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Nf3 Nbd7 6. Bd3 Bd6)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Qc2.
The main theoretical reply is Qc2, reaching the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense.
Ranked replies for White