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D15

Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation 5. e3 Bf5

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Overview

Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation (ECO D15) is a variation of Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation, reached after 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 a6 5. e3 Bf5 — 5 moves.

In 119,830 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 45.8%, Black 46.7% and 7.5% were drawn. White's most played move here is 6. Bd3, in 25% of those games.

ECO code
D15
Group
Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
Length
5 moves
Parent
Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation

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Statistics from Lichess

119,830 games · White 45.8% / Draw 7.5% / Black 46.7%

MovesGamesW / D / B
Bd330,406
cxd521,613
Qb320,368
Be214,997
b35,612
Nh45,176
Ne54,177
c53,838

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:20:46

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