1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. a4
Chess openings · Slav Defense · D16
Slav Defense: Alapin Variation
2,734 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. a4. White wins 53%, draws 4%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 19 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 193 | 50%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,137 | 55%41% |
| 2000 and up | 1,385 | 52%43% |
| All ratings | 2,734 | 53%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 997 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 1,468 | 53%42% |
| Rapid | 260 | 57%39% |
| Classical | 9 | – |