Tree path 4 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Indian Defense › Normal Variation › Slav Indian
- Caissa Codex
- Queen's Pawn Game A40
- Indian Defense A45
- Normal Variation A50
- Slav Indian A50 you are here
Slav Indian
Overview
Slav Indian is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A50), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
It is reached after 4 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c6.
The line refines Indian Defense: Normal Variation, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- A50
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 4
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Statistics from Lichess
1,807,904 games · White 50.4% / Draw 5.3% / Black 44.3%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 1,369,469 | |
| Nf3 | 278,725 | |
| e3 | 52,416 | |
| g3 | 30,667 | |
| Bg5 | 26,125 | |
| Bf4 | 16,231 | |
| d5 | 10,380 | |
| a3 | 5,443 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:57:14
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