Slav Defense Theory: Chameleon Variation
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For an introduction to the Slav Defense, watch this video on the basics: • Introduction to the Sl...
The Slav Defense branches out into several key variations. White is the first one to choose. He can meet the Slav with Nf3, Nc3, e3 or taking on d5. Playing Nf3, the most natural move, leads to the main lines of the opening. After black plays Nf6, and white plays Nc3, we come to the main branching of theory. If black now plays e6, closing the pawn triangle down, we have entered the Semi-Slav. The Slav can be played three different ways; the main line is dxc4, preparing to develop the bishop to f5 without dire consequences. Two main alternatives are a6, the Chameleon variation, and g6, Schlechter variation.
The Chameleon Variation of the Slav is, as the name says, very versatile and adaptable. By playing the move a6, black is ready to play several different types of positions and several different strategic plans. Most of them will revolve around the taking of the c4 pawn (or potential taking), and around the c8 bishop and whether it’s developed before or after the move e6.
The downside of this flexible plan for black is that white has six different sensible moves he can try and counter it with. All six are different and lead to completely different types of positions. Some are more positional, some are more aggressive. Most of them, though, don’t result in crazy positions in which every move counts, so the Chameleon can be considered one of the most peaceful variations of the Slav Defense.
Several moves for white are almost an invitation to an equal position with a symmetrical pawn structure or even a move repetition (c5, e3, g3). If you are white and you are trying to win, make sure to avoid them! If you are black, and you are playing a lower rated player, either avoid the Chameleon, or find a way to complicate the positions after all six moves white can choose from.
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@@TheChessViking exactly
4:17 5.c5 advance system
10:33 5.e3
12:54 5.a4
20:15 5.cxd5
22:50 5.Ne5
24:15 5.g3
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I was wondering if you are going to do a series on the Dutch defence? As a aggressive Dutch player this would be amazing :) cheers
@Hanging Pawns C5 is played because it offers good equity and allows white to push for a win. It's about long term, nagging advantages that won't evaporate so quickly and white is the only one who can really play for the full point. It guarantees a win or draw barring the "Human element".
I can agree with that. But then again, after black manages e5, it's not really white who's playing for the win in my opinion.
I think this opening is very solid for black and I still can't get an advantage for white. I would almost play this variation if I could avoid the exchange. This is why I play the Nimzo indian defense instead. It helps me to avoid the easy draw, create more imbalances and play for a win. So long as white does not play the exchange variation this is an excellent opening for equalizing quickly and then out playing your opponent.
Good video.
True. The exchange is what bothers me too. But then again, white can just go for the exchange on move three and avoid any chances for an advantage for black.
Thank you for the good presentation!
that helped a lot indeed ty
No problem!
Very good coverage here indeed! Lots of options for both sides! Study GM games to see what the masters do!
About the line with 5.a4 e6 6.Bg5 dxc4 I have good line to propose : 7.e4 b5 8.axb5 cxb5 9.e5 (and not 10.Nxb5) h6 10.Bd2 Nd5 11.Nxb5 axb5 12.Rxa8 Bb7 13.Ra1
The idea is that now blacks don't win a tempo again the g5 Bishop and have not Nxe4
5... Nbd7 is not the only main option. There's also the option of 5... Bf5 with Nbd7 coming next. Both are developing moves but when playing Bf5 you've solved the locked in wsb for black
Yeah.. C5- Bf5, Qb3- Ra7 is the main line
Thank you for the content you create! I would like to ask you a question about move-order bafflement: I would like to start playing the "proper slav"-mainline, but the other common mainline for white is 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nc3 which is most commonly replied with 3...Nf6 4.e3. Here "proper" slav-setup is not possible, so black either plays e6 intending semi-slav, or a6 which would likely transpose to chameleon, or g6 schlechter formation. So, my question is: would chameleon be the most concise repertoire for black player who starts out learning slav, since it is most likely tabia in Nf3- and Nc3- mainlines?
At 12:30 the position is far from being a draw on a highest level. White often continues with 16. e4! and has a very good winning percentage.
Take his videos with a barrel of salt.
Who is the important book of opening preparation?
I really couldn't name one book. It depends on the opening. For the Slav I used the book "The Slav", written by Graham Burgess. It really goes in depth to a correct level, and his writing style is better than the average "variation, variation... next chapter". He explains a lot.
Thank you alot sir ,very useful! !!
No problem!
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In advance variation why can’t you go B3 after the night is on D2 and if he en passants you can capture
in c5 advances once the knight is on d7 i dont understand why b5 is bad you can capture with both the knight or even the queen and threaten b2 pawn gaining tempo if he en passanst
#Question :in the advance system when white retreated the bishop why can't we play e5 we said that the bishop on f4 prevents it ?
Because after Bd2 e5 8. Nxe5 Nxe5, your knight on h5 no longer has the f6 square. That's uncomfortable. But it's playable. Thanks for the question.
@@HangingPawns thank you sir!
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Slav defense - ...Chebanenko variation... ! 4...a6
On the A4 variation - after the moves dxc4, e4 b5, why would white not just follow up with e5?
Cause as Stejpan pointed out black can play h6. And if Bh4 then g5. Black is not losing a piece.
@@joaolucasbraga4642 I don't understand why you wouldn't just take the knight, but after rewatching he's apparently brought up the move set in a different video... so I guess I'll go watch that.
@@SamuraiPipotchi cause than black's gonna grab the bishop pair. Taking the knight is playable but there's no particularly good reason to give up the two bishops in that position.
It's an idea from the Botvinnik Semi-Slav. A known piece exchange which ends up in an equal position.
12:55
I thought this variation was called chebanenko?
Both names are correct.
I think it has two names.
Using axioms and similar statements is misleading. Unless you are a super GM, you can't make such claims.
What for you is "white has to play a5", to Dubov is not the go-to option. He dismantled the chameleon recently ;)