Best response to the Semi-Slav Defense: Main Line (D45)
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Nf3 · Black to move
What is the best response to the Semi-Slav Defense: Main Line (1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Nf3)? Black to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Nbd7.
The main theoretical reply is Nbd7, reaching the Semi-Slav Defense: Normal Variation.
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