Yap: Chess Opening Repertoire: Semi-Slav (paperback) VisibleForUsers true 18th edition 2020

18th edition 2020

14 The Catalan Bogo: 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 e6 3 g3 Bb4+

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Yap: Chess Opening Repertoire: Semi-Slav (paperback) VisibleForUsers true 18th edition 2020Die perfekte Balance: Solide, aber aggressiv gegen 1. d4 mit dem Semi Slav! When deciding upon a repertoire to meet 1. d4, those players whose natural inclination is to be aggressive have a difficult decision. There are plenty of outright counter attacking tries such as the Benko Gambit, the King's Indian Defence and the Modern Benoni. However, such openings are generally considered borderline unsound at the higher levels. On the other hand the safe