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Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Anti-Noteboom Gambit

Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Anti-Noteboom Gambit (D31) starts 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c6 4.Nf3 dxc4 5.g3. In 127 games between strong players, White wins 50%, 3% are drawn and Black wins 47%; the most played move is 5…b5 (82%).

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1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c6 4.Nf3 dxc4 5.g3

ECO
D31
Games between strong players
127
To move
Black
50%47%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
5…b582% (104)45%52%–
5…Nf69% (11)64%27%–
5…Nd76% (7)71%29%–
5…Bb43% (4)100%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c6 4.Nf3 dxc4

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