The Slav keeps the light-squared bishop's diagonal open, combining solidity with counterplay. Hugely popular at every level.
Openings / D10–D19
Slav Defense
1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 — defend d5 without locking in the bishop.
Openings / D10–D19
1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 — defend d5 without locking in the bishop.
The Slav keeps the light-squared bishop's diagonal open, combining solidity with counterplay. Hugely popular at every level.