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Slav

Slav: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bg5 dxc4: what should Black play?

Best move

b5-0.23

Black to move. The engine's choice is b5 (-0.23).

Games played
71K
To move
Black
Evaluation
-0.23
Depth
22

What else gets played here

Move choices from 71K games in the opening book, with the engine's evaluation of each.

MoveEvaluationPlayedGamesWhite score
b5Engine pick-0.230%048%
Be6-0.090%046%
h6+0.150%054%
Qa5+0.190%048%
Bg4+0.320%047%

Frequently asked questions

What is the best move for Black in the Slav: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bg5 dxc4?

b5 (-0.23). Black to move. The engine's choice is b5 (-0.23).

How often does this position occur?

This position has been reached 71K times in the opening book.