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Slav Defense

Black supports d5 with ...c6, keeping the light-squared bishop active.

Move-by-Move Analysis

1.d4 d5 2.c4 - See Queen's Gambit.

2...c6 - Slav Defense. Black supports d5 while keeping the bishop on c8 active.

White's plans: Play Nf3 and e3. Exchange on d5 or develop naturally.

Black's plans: Develop ...Nf6 and ...Bf5 or ...Bg4. Castle and look for ...c5.

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