Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...d5/2. c4/2...c6/3. cxd5

Slav defence D10 Slav defence 3. cxd5 · Exchange Variation After this move, the tension in the center is relieved often allowing Black equality due to the symmetrical position. Because of this, this variation often ends in a draw. Black's only good move is to complete the exchange of pawns with /3...cxd5/, and accept a symmetrical position. However, Nf6!? might be interesting as the position transposes to QGD, Marshall defence, Tan Gambit although this is rarely seen in high-level games. 3...Qxd5?! should be avoided as 4. Nc3 gains a lot of tempo, and allows White a crushing spacial advantage in the center. After 3...cxd5, either side will find it difficult to win unless the other is over-ambitious. Theory table 3...cxd5 4. Nc3 Nf6 5. Bf4 Nc6 6. e3 a6 3... ... 4. ... ... 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. Bf4 Bf5 Boor attack 3... ... 4. ... ... 5. f3 Nc6 6. e4 dxe4 3... ... 4. Bf4 Nc6 5. e3 Nf6 6. Bb5 Bg4 Tan gambit 3...Nf6 4. dxc6 Nxc6 + References