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Semi-Slav Defense: Stoltz VariationD45

Semi-Slav Defense: Stoltz Variation is the source catalogue’s name for the exact position reached by the move order below. It is filed under ECO D45, in volume D (closed and semi-closed queen-pawn openings).

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1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. c4 c6 4. e3 e6 5. Nc3 Nbd7 6. Qc2 Bd6 7. b3 O-O 8. Bb2

Position after 1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. c4 c6 4. e3 e6 5. Nc3 Nbd7 6. Qc2 Bd6 7. b3 O-O 8. Bb2 — Semi-Slav Defense: Stoltz Variation

ECO code: D45
Opening family: Semi-Slav Defense
Recorded half-moves: 15
Last numbered move: 8
Side to move: Black
Castling rights: White kingside, White queenside
Material: Material is level
FEN: r1bq1rk1/pp1n1ppp/2pbpn2/3p4/2PP4/1PN1PN2/PBQ2PPP/R3KB1R b KQ - 2 8

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