Slav Defence
Also called Slav.
Black supports d5 with the c-pawn and keeps the light-squared bishop free.
After 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6, Black holds the centre without blocking the bishop on c8, the problem piece in the Queen’s Gambit Declined.
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- Lesson: A map of the openings