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Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...d5/2. c4/2...c6/3. Nc3/3...Nf6/4. Nf3/4...e6/5. e3/5...Nbd7/6. Qc2
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Semi-Slav Defence: Anti-Meran variation D43-D49 Queen's Gambit Declined
Slav Defence Stoltz variation
6. Qc2 · Anti-Meran variation
With this move, White decides to avoid the theory-heavy Meran. After Black's usual response /6...Bd6/ White will have a wide range of choices.
Theory table
Chigorin defence 6...Bd6 7. Bd3 O-O 8. O-O dxc4 9. Bxc4 6. ... ... 7. b3 O-O 8. Be2 Shabalov attack 6. ... ... 7. g4 h6 8. Rg1 6. ... ... 7. Be2 O-O 8. O-O
References
Semi-Slav Defence