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1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. e3

Chess openings · Slav Defense · D15

Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation

4,977 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. e3. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 1200259
54%42%
1200–1599707
53%44%
1600–19991,953
54%43%
2000 and up2,058
50%45%
All ratings4,977
52%44%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet2,749
52%45%
Blitz1,766
52%43%
Rapid439
56%40%
Classical23–