Learning the Slav Defence - Your principled response against 1.d4

Welcome to another exciting chess lesson with ChessCoachAndras! In this video, we dive deep into the world of chess strategy and tactics as we explore the Slav Defence - your principled response against 1.d4. Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your opening repertoire or an experienced player seeking to refine your Slav Defence skills, this video has something for everyone.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll cover the fundamentals of the Slav Defence, explaining key concepts, analyzing games, and unraveling the intricate motifs that make this opening such a powerful weapon in your chess arsenal. From classical Slav ideas to in-depth game analysis, you'll gain a solid understanding of the Slav Defence, ready to outplay your opponents in your next chess battle.

So, grab your favourite chess set and get ready to boost your chess knowledge. Don't forget to hit the like button, subscribe to ChessCoachAndras, and ring the notification bell to stay updated with the latest chess lessons and game analysis. Let's enhance your chess skills together!

[satanickmukhuty]

I struggle against 1.d4 and am keen to learn the Slav. Please continue this series.

[siddharthjain]

Alex banzea has so many subscribers just because he plays his repertoire and constantly share games about his repertoire..u r such a great teacher..it will be great if you can add slav games on daily basis .

[noahz]

"How to know when it's ok to trade your queen for pieces" would be an interesting video.

[frty]

That clearance sacrifice of Bb4 is ridiculously beautiful and difficult to spot. Moving a piece to the complete opposite side of the board from the attack and sacking 2 pieces looks utterly ludicrous because of all the other "hanging" pieces on the board. This is why Andras is my favorite youtube chess teacher. Complete disregard for material because the attack is so strong. Also, that pawn on c6 is very positionally instructive. Denying the opponents entry point while at the same time opening the file for your rook. There's a tendency to put too much emphasis on preserving pawn structure for fear of creating targets or entering a slightly worse end game. But superior calculation and letting your opponent shoot themselves in the foot will always win out in the end.

[robwatson]

Perfect timing, Andras!. I've been playing the Slav for years and was thinking about giving up on it after some poor results, but now you've inspired me to maybe stick with it. I'm looking forward to the rest of your Slav series.

[tigerspaw]

I’ve been studying the Slav for months. This video is very helpful. Thanks for sharing it. I will definitely take a look at your Chessable course.

[authentichealth]

Thanks Coach. I've been struggling a bit in the slav since I learned it - you've just simplified the plans for me massively. I'm looking forward to facing it again :)

[saxonsaxoneast]

Love that. Love his passion as well. What a great video.

[BundyChess]

Very Instructive, loved both attacks! Converted!

[vvyllnn]

This came just in time! Was looking for so long to find a solid Slav tutorial, looking forward to watching this one

[kaalad]

Yay I've been wanting to learn the slav!

[RedGaming]

Great stuff as always. Will definitely give the Slav a go with this plan. Despite being a Nimzo/bogó man I find myself in Slav structures occasionally with black so always good experience to have

[danieljones]

Thanks Andras, I’ve really been enjoying the Chessable course

[jakeb.]

the Slav is based on the principles of playing the London with black - very solid structure without caging the queenside bishop and if the opponent tries to play too aggressive in the opening he or she will just be worse, with the difference that playing for an roughly equal and solid structure as black is very different than doing it as white

this will probably trigger Master Toth ;D

[kellenblackman]

I’ve been loving your course. It helped me tremendously against the London as well.

[yvesvandekelder]

I long time struggled what opening to choose against 1.d4. As a matter of fact, I just started to learn your Chessable Slav! But these complete games are very motivating and convincing to continue the process.. Thanks and looking forward to more slav..

[Arthas]

Omg! Was just studying the Slav. Best timed release Coach Andras! Ty 🙏

[chriscarpenter]

Thanks very much for this. I found it really helpful. I lnow these things are subjective but I find you a really good teacher. Knowledgeable, engagaing and no faff!!!

[markjuhasz]

I have alredy learnt your Slav course. Brilliant!

[jackson]

Long time slav defense player. If white does not play the critical lines, and there are only a few, black gets pretty easy equality. In that case usually you should be ready for a slow strategic game. There are definitely sharp lines though. After c4 and Nc3, best IMO is to play e6 and transpose to the semi-slav. With e3 you avoid some of the super tactical crazy positions. Not well know is that if you know your stuff in the Meran variation, black gets easy equality or better. The mainline slav forces black to play a game where he needs to play accurately, and neither him or white can win as easily, but the onus is on black to play accurately. Fortunately, if black really knows his stuff in the mainlines it if very hard for white to get an advantage and black can then play for a win.