Slav Defense: Alapin Variation
ECO D169 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. a4
The Slav Defense: Alapin Variation (D16) reaches this position after 9 half-moves, with Black to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.