D48

Old Variation, Semi-Slav

1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nf3 c6 5. e3 Nbd7 6. Bd3 dxc4 7. Bxc4 b5 8. Bd3 a6 9. e4 c5 10. e5

Opening moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nf3 c6 5. e3 Nbd7 6. Bd3 dxc4 7. Bxc4 b5 8. Bd3 a6 9. e4 c5 10. e5. This position is classified under ECO code D48.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

D48

Category Volume D

Opening Family

Semi-Slav Defense Slav Defense

Position (FEN)

r1bqkb1r/3n1ppp/p3pn2/1pp1P3/3P4/2NB1N2/PP3PPP/R1BQK2R b KQkq - 0 10

Lichess Stats

Across 12 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 67%, Black wins 25%, and 8% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is cxd4, played in 92% of games, followed by Nd5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 12 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

67%

25%

White wins 67% Draws 8% Black wins 25%

12 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

cxd4

Nd5

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