D10Closed
Slav Defense
Main Line
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6
Overview
Black supports d5 with the c-pawn, keeping the light-squared bishop free to develop. One of the most solid defenses against 1.d4. The Semi-Slav (with ...e6) adds extra complexity.
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Open chess.rodeo ↗Related Openings
D06Queen's Gambit
1. d4 d5 2. c4
D30Queen's Gambit Declined
1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6
D20Queen's Gambit Accepted
1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4
D43Semi-Slav Defense
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6
D47Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. e3 Nbd7 6. Bd3 dxc4 7. Bxc4 b5
D32Tarrasch Defense
1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5