1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. Bg5 dxc4 6. e4
Chess openings · Semi-Slav Defense · D44
Semi-Slav Defense: Botvinnik Variation
3,831 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. Bg5 dxc4 6. e4. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 70 | 61%39% |
| 1200–1599 | 375 | 55%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,296 | 53%45% |
| 2000 and up | 2,090 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 3,831 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,638 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 284 | 48%48% |
| Classical | 7 | – |