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Slav Defense
Black supports d5 with the c-pawn while keeping the bishop free.
D10–D19beginnerintermediateAbout 14 minutes
Key concepts
- • solid center
- • active bishop
- • queenside expansion
White's plans
- • Pressure d5
- • Recover c4
Black's plans
- • Develop Bf5
- • Expand with b5
Start
Pick a first move to start your journey through Slav Defense.
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