Tree path 5 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Zukertort Variation › Queen's Pawn Game: Symmetrical Variation › Semi-Slav Defense: Stoltz Variation › Semi-Slav Defense: Stoltz Variation
- Caissa Codex
- Queen's Pawn Game D00
- Zukertort Variation D02
- Queen's Pawn Game: Symmetrical Variation D02
- Semi-Slav Defense: Stoltz Variation D45
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Semi-Slav Defense: Stoltz Variation
Overview
Semi-Slav Defense: Stoltz Variation is a specific line in the Closed & Semi-Closed Games family (ECO D45), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Closed & Semi-Closed Games group covers closed and semi-closed games — 1.d4 systems characterised by long strategic manoeuvring rather than early tactics.
It is reached after 15 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. c4 c6 4. e3 e6 5. Nc3 Nbd7 6. Qc2 Bd6 7. b3 O-O 8. Bb2.
The line refines Semi-Slav Defense: Stoltz Variation, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- D45
- Group
- Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
- Plies
- 15
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Statistics from Lichess
20,371 games · White 48.7% / Draw 7.6% / Black 43.7%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Re8 | 5,435 | |
| b6 | 4,089 | |
| e5 | 4,059 | |
| Qe7 | 3,342 | |
| dxc4 | 999 | |
| a6 | 965 | |
| h6 | 453 | |
| a5 | 276 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:07:26
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