Semi-Slav Defense: Stoltz Variation, Shabalov Attack

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO D45), reached after 13 half-moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. e3 Nbd7 6. Qc2 Bd6 7. g4.

Black rook — Use ← → arrows or click moves to step through.

Black bishop — Use ← → arrows or click moves to step through.

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