D10

Slav Defense: Exchange Variation

1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. cxd5

The Slav Defense: Exchange Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code D10. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. cxd5.

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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