1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. a4 Bg4
Chess openings · Slav Defense · D16
Slav Defense: Steiner Variation
1,984 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. a4 Bg4. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 15 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 114 | 46%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 794 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 1,061 | 50%46% |
| All ratings | 1,984 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 909 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 990 | 48%47% |
| Rapid | 82 | 54%44% |
| Classical | 3 | – |