Slav Defense: Exchange Variation

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Opening Overview: Slav Defense: Exchange Variation

By playing cxd5, the player enters the Slav Defense: Exchange Variation, a setup within the Slav Defense complex. Deviating from the popular Slav Defense (e4), this line chooses cxd5. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move opens lines for pieces.

Key Plans

  • Control the center.

The position remains fluid, requiring accurate calculation. Data analysis shows a 39% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Slav: Exchange, Exchange Variation, Slav, QGD Slav defence: exchange variation

Stockfish Analysis of Slav Defense: Exchange Variation:
+0.69 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Slav Defense: Exchange Variation

  • ECO Code: D10
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 39% / B: 26%
  • Moves: 8
  • Aliases: Slav: Exchange, Exchange Variation, Slav, QGD Slav defence: exchange variation, Exchange Variation, Slav
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