D11

Slav Defense: Breyer Variation

1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nbd2

The Slav Defense: Breyer Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code D11. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nbd2.

It belongs to the Slav Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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