This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
Related Puzzles
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the Semi-Slav Defense, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 31 - Move #8 white
Featured Games
You can also discover how top players used Semi-Slav Defense to leverage key strategies to secure victories in these classic matchups.