The Semi-Slav Defense is a variation of the Queen’s Gambit chess opening defined by the The main variation of the Semi-Slav is the Meran Variation, 6 dxc4 7. Bxc4 b5 (ECO codes D46 . Chess Explained: The Meran Semi-Slav. Gambit. Gambit Chess publication: Chess Explained: the Meran Semi-Slav – Reinaldo Vera. There’s decent coverage in Chess Explained: The Meran Semi-Slav. clunney Chess Explained: The Meran SemiSlav by Vera covers everything after 5 e3.
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Bxe4 is the most common line. Open Preview See a Problem? Gruenfeld adopted the same variation two rounds later against Spielmannexllained as well.
To me this is a strong point in favor of the book.
Chess Explained: The Meran Semi Slav
Alexandru Burda marked it as to-read Mar 08, It is as if you were sitting at the board with a chess coach answering your questions about the plans for both sides, the cehss behind particular moves, and what specific knowledge you need to have.
It means to me you can trust the rest of the book because he is honest about his own contribution. Paul Cannon added chses May 26, Be2 but it soon transpired that the d3-square gives White better chances. Bb3 less common alternatives.
Other possible moves are 5. In return for the pawn, White receives a lead in development and a strong initiative.
Chess Explained: the Meran Semi-Slav
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The bishop moves The main line of the Botvinnik now continues semi-slag.
Black is threatening mefan capture the white pawn on c4, and hold it with b7—b5. Vera’s exposition clarifies issues that confound many Slav players.
This line, however, has a strong drawish tendency semi-skav practice, due to the semi-lav bishops, although all the heavy pieces remain on the board. While you will not know all the theory in the various lines, this book ably provides the reader with all the knowledge he or she needs in order to understand the theory and the essential aspects of the positions that arise during play. The Meran is its traditional main line, and often leads to chaotic positions of immense strategic and tactical richness.
Chess Explained: the Meran Semi-Slav by Reinaldo Vera
Gary Sikon rated it it was amazing Dec 08, The Moscow Variation Be7, which has the same drawback as after explaiined. An example is Gligoric v Ljubojevic, Belgrade, The unusual move Bent Larsen introduced the move Bd3, Black usually plays Bh4 the Anti-Moscow Variation was once considered dubious, but has seen a recent resurgence.
Black’s other choices include Black can also play Books by Reinaldo Vera. Some sources call Want to Read saving….
Bd3, Karpov first played 7. It is now possible for Black to transpose to either the Cambridge Springs Defence with Paperbackpages.
By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Chess Explained books provide an understanding of an opening and the middlegames to which it leads, enabling you to find the right moves and plans mean your own games. This semislav line, which is characteristic of the modern game, has been played by many strong grandmasters, with the theoretical verdict remaining inconclusive. Return to Book Page. White can avoid this in a number of ways.
Andrew Gripp rated it really liked it Jul 06, In addition to discussing all major lines after 5 e3, Vera also covers many subtle issues of move-order, which are of great importance when trying to steer the game into the desired channels. The position may readily be reached by a number of different move orders. I can’t tell you how important the issue of move orders is for both sides of this opening.
White will play in the center, leading to a rich, complicated game. In addition to discussing all major lines after 5 e3, Vera also covers many subtle mera of move-order, which are of great importance when trying to steer the game into the desired channels.
As well as variations Vera offers many insights Trivia About Chess Explained: No trivia or quizzes yet. Although this variation bears Botvinnik’s name, he th not the first person known to have played it— Klaus Junge is credited as the actual inventor.