1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. a4 Bf5
Chess openings · Slav Defense · D17
Slav Defense: Czech Variation
8,177 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. a4 Bf5. White wins 47%, draws 6%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 5 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 185 | 55%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,999 | 50%45% |
| 2000 and up | 5,988 | 46%48% |
| All ratings | 8,177 | 47%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,241 | 48%49% |
| Blitz | 5,067 | 46%47% |
| Rapid | 822 | 51%41% |
| Classical | 47 | 40%19%40% |