Semi-Slav Defense: Botvinnik Variation (D44)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.23

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 40.8% Draws: 32.7% Black Wins: 26.5%

Strategic Overview

The Semi-Slav Defense: Botvinnik Variation (ECO code D44) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nf3 c6 5. Bg5 dxc4
UCI Move Path
d2d4 d7d5 c2c4 e7e6 b1c3 g8f6 g1f3 c7c6 c1g5 d5c4
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (D37)