1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Nf3 Nbd7 6. Bd3 dxc4 7. Bxc4 b5
Chess openings · Semi-Slav Defense · D47
Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation
3,419 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Nf3 Nbd7 6. Bd3 dxc4 7. Bxc4 b5. White wins 48%, draws 5%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 21 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 120 | 47%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 944 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 2,334 | 48%46% |
| All ratings | 3,419 | 48%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 826 | 50%46% |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 49%45% |
| Rapid | 381 | 43%52% |
| Classical | 30 | 30%70% |