Opening: Semi-Slav Defence

Jonathan Schrantz analyzes the Botvinnik variation if the Semi-Slav Defense, with the most popular continuation, 16. Na4. See

Jonathan Schrantz begins to cover the Botvinnik Variation (5…dxc4) of the Semi-Slav Defense. Alternatives to the main line

Jonathan Schrantz continues his Semi-Slav holy book with the odd-looking 7. g4, known as the Shirov-Shabalov Gambit or

Jonathan Schrantz approaches the Anti-Meran lines of the Semi-Slav. After White plays Qc2 on move six, two progressions

Jonathan Schrantz tours through the Semi-Slav Defense. In Part 3, we look at the Reynolds Variation (our final

Jonathan Schrantz tours through the Semi-Slav Defense. In Part 2, we look at the version of the Meran

Jonathan Schrantz looks at strong games where one must ask, “Does the board look better with the Queens