Slav Indian

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c6

ECO A50

The Slav Indian is a chess opening reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c6, catalogued under code A50 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move c6 is chosen by Black on move 2.

One named continuation branches from this position: the Kudischewitsch Gambit.

Named variations

• Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit — ECO A40

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