1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. a4 Bf5 6. e3
Chess openings · Slav Defense: Czech Variation · D18
Slav Defense: Czech Variation, Classical System
2,177 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. a4 Bf5 6. e3. White wins 48%, draws 6%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 65 | 52%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 579 | 52%43% |
| 2000 and up | 1,531 | 46%47% |
| All ratings | 2,177 | 48%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 577 | 51%45% |
| Blitz | 1,342 | 47%47% |
| Rapid | 243 | 48%44% |
| Classical | 15 | – |