Semi-Slav Defense: Bogoljubow Variation

ECO: D46Closed Games1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 e6 5.Nf3 Nbd7 6.Bd3 Be7

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How it's played

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Start
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About the Semi-Slav Defense: Bogoljubow Variation

The Semi-Slav Defense: Bogoljubow Variation is a line of the Semi-Slav Defense, catalogued under ECO code D46 in the Closed Games section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.

It arises after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 e6 5.Nf3 Nbd7 6.Bd3 Be7, with Black playing the move that gives the line its name.

The Semi-Slav Defense has 69 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.

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