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Slav Defense: what should Black play?
Best move
e5-0.65
Black to move. The engine's choice is e5 (-0.65).
- Games played
- 841K
- To move
- Black
- Evaluation
- -0.65
- Depth
- 25
What else gets played here
Move choices from 841K games in the opening book, with the engine's evaluation of each.
| Move | Evaluation | Played | Games | White score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e5Engine pick | -0.65 | 0 | 43% | |
| Nd7 | -0.53 | 0 | 48% | |
| Nf6 | -0.40 | 0 | 48% | |
| b6 | -0.25 | 0 | 48% | |
| e6 | -0.22 | 0 | 51% |
More positions in the Slav Defense
All Slav Defense positions →Frequently asked questions
What is the best move for Black in the Slav Defense?
e5 (-0.65). Black to move. The engine's choice is e5 (-0.65).
How often does this position occur?
This position has been reached 841K times in the opening book.