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The Semi-Slav defence has been one of Black's most reliable defences to the queen's pawn since the 1920's. Now, it is fashionable both at grandmaster level and with club and tournament players. Here, Grandmaster Matthew Sadler explains the strategy and tactics of this dynamic opening. Through the use of model games for both sides, the author provides a thorough grounding in the key ideas.

Semi Slav

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    A Paperback by Matthew Sadler

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      Publisher Chess Press, an imprint of Seventh Rank Distribution
      Published 1 January 1998
      ISBN-13 9781901259087
      978-1901259087
      ISBN-10 1901259080
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      Board games: Chess

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      Book Synopsis
      The Semi-Slav defence has been one of Black's most reliable defences to the queen's pawn since the 1920's. Now, it is fashionable both at grandmaster level and with club and tournament players. Here, Grandmaster Matthew Sadler explains the strategy and tactics of this dynamic opening. Through the use of model games for both sides, the author provides a thorough grounding in the key ideas.

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