1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Nf3 Nbd7
Chess openings · Semi-Slav Defense · D45
Semi-Slav Defense: Normal Variation
8,589 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Nf3 Nbd7. White wins 49%, draws 5%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 280 | 55%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,244 | 50%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,518 | 48%47% |
| 2000 and up | 3,547 | 48%46% |
| All ratings | 8,589 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,313 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 4,279 | 47%48% |
| Rapid | 946 | 47%47% |
| Classical | 51 | 29%18%53% |