Chess openings

Slav Indian

Slav Indian (A50) starts 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c6. In 3,038 games between strong players, White wins 44%, 20% are drawn and Black wins 35%; the most played move is 3.Nc3 (52%).

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1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c6

ECO
A50
Games between strong players
3,038
To move
White
44%20%35%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
3.Nc352% (1,573)45%21%34%–
3.Nf340% (1,207)44%19%37%–
3.Bf44% (119)43%19%38%–
3.e32% (62)39%35%26%–
3.g31% (40)35%20%45%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Indian Defense: Normal Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4

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