Semi-Slav Defense: Moscow Variation (D43)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: -0.05

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 43.9% Draws: 29.1% Black Wins: 27.0%

Strategic Overview

The Semi-Slav Defense: Moscow Variation (ECO code D43) 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 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. Bg5 h6 6. Bxf6
UCI Move Path
d2d4 d7d5 c2c4 c7c6 g1f3 g8f6 b1c3 e7e6 c1g5 h7h6 g5f6
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Semi-Slav Defense (D43)