Blitz Chess #348: IM Bartholomew vs. GlenQuagmire (Semi-Slav Defense)

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Channel: John Bartholomew · 2015 · People & Blogs

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In the Botvinnik Variation of the Semi-Slav the move 14...Ne5 was Botvinnik's original recommendation, but modern theory considers it inferior to 14...c5. Sharp lines demand meticulous attention detail, however, and a Black player who springs this as a surprise weapon may not be worse off!

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