Here is a recent game in the Reynolds variation of the rock-solid Semi-Slav Defence by GM Parligras,M.

• Timisoara 2001, 1^st; 
• Lasker Memorial (ROM) 2001, 1^st; 
• Ciocaltea Memorial 2002, 2^nd; 
• Bucharest Spring 2003, 2^nd; 
• Acropolis GM 2003, 2^nd; 
• Srajber Memorial 2003, 1^st; 
• Tarragona Open 2006, 1^st; 
• ad Wiessee Open 2007, 1^st; 
• Acropolis 2008, 1-2^nd; 
• Rethymno Open 2010, 1-6^th; 
• Bosna Open 2011, 2-5^th.

Parligras,M (2628) – Jumabayev,R (2567)
Reynolds 14.Ne2 [D48]
World Cities Team GpD Al-Ain UAE (1.6), 22.12.2012

Position 1
Black has prevented h4-h5 and now white is faced with the task of breaking down black’s position. What do you suggest?

White to Play