Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...d5/2. c4/2...c6/3. Nc3/3...Nf6/4. Nf3/4...e6/5. Bg5/5...dxc4

Botvinnik variation D44 Semi-Slav defence 5...dxc4 · Botvinnik variation Welcome to the Botvinnik Slav, the highway of wild variations, where crazy tactical complications fill the board. Black boldly accepts the gambit pawn, but their material advantage is only temporary. White's main response is /6. e4/, establishing a large center and planning to continue with e5. The resulting positions will be very chaotic and theoretical, making it very dangerous for an unprepared player. Theory table all 6. e4 b5 7. e5 h6 8. Bh4 g5 9. Nxg5 hxg5 10. Bxg5 References See also