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Semi-Slav Defense

Meran Variation, Rellstab Attack

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  1. 1.d4d5
  2. 2.c4c6
  3. 3.Nc3Nf6
  4. 4.Nf3e6
  5. 5.e3Nbd7
  6. 6.Bd3dxc4
  7. 7.Bxc4b5
  8. 8.Bd3a6
  9. 9.e4c5
  10. 10.e5cxd4
  11. 11.Nxb5Nxe5
  12. 12.Nxe5axb5
  13. 13.O-OQd5
  14. 14.Qe2Ba6
  15. 15.Bg5

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A sharp, theoretical line of the Meran's Old Variation in which White, a pawn down, develops with 15. Bg5 to pin the f6-knight and pursue the initiative.

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About the Rellstab Attack

The Rellstab Attack is a line in the Sozin branch of the Old Variation. It is reached after 11...Nxe5 12. Nxe5 axb5 13. O-O Qd5 14. Qe2 Ba6. With 15. Bg5, White develops the last minor piece and pins the f6-knight. The aim is to exploit Black's uncastled king rather than win back the pawn immediately. Black keeps the extra pawn but has an isolated b-pawn. The open c-file and the half-open d- and e-files offer play to both sides.

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