D44

Alatortsev System, Semi-Slav

1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nf3 c6 5. Bg5 dxc4 6. e4 b5 7. e5 h6 8. Bh4 g5 9. Nxg5 Nd5

Opening moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nf3 c6 5. Bg5 dxc4 6. e4 b5 7. e5 h6 8. Bh4 g5 9. Nxg5 Nd5. This position is classified under ECO code D44.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

D44

Category Volume D

Opening Family

Semi-Slav Defense Slav Defense

Position (FEN)

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Lichess Stats

Across 5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 40%, Black wins 60%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nxf7, played in 60% of games, followed by Nf3.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 5 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

40%

60%

White wins 40% Draws 0% Black wins 60%

5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nxf7

Nf3

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