Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation

1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 a6

ECO D15

The Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation is a chess opening line in the Slav Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 a6.

It is catalogued under code D15 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move a6 is chosen by Black on move 4.

One named continuation branches from this position: the Advance System.

Named variations

• Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation, Advance System — ECO D15

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