1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. a4 e6
Chess openings · Slav Defense · D16
Slav Defense: Soultanbeieff Variation
2,000 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. a4 e6. White wins 56%, draws 5%, Black wins 40%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 13 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 170 | 58%39% |
| 1600–1999 | 852 | 58%38% |
| 2000 and up | 965 | 53%41% |
| All ratings | 2,000 | 56%40% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 955 | 56%41% |
| Blitz | 904 | 56%39% |
| Rapid | 129 | 53%10%37% |
| Classical | 12 | – |