Alapin Variation: 5.a4.3B alternatives to 5...Bf5 Slav Defense




1 alapin variation: 5.a4; alternatives 5...bf5

1.1 steiner variation: 5...bg4
1.2 smyslov variation: 5...na6
1.3 5...e6 (soultanbéieff variation)





alapin variation: 5.a4; alternatives 5...bf5

with 5.a4, white acts against ...b5 , prepares 6.e4 , 7.bxc4. black s main move 5...bf5. black can try following alternatives:


steiner variation: 5...bg4

in steiner variation (also called bronstein variation), 5...bg4, white may discouraged e4 possibility 6.e4 e5. more game continues 6.ne5 bh5.


smyslov variation: 5...na6

with smyslov variation, 5...na6, black allows e-pawn come e4 can gain counterplay ...bg4 , perhaps bringing knight b4 e.g. 6.e4 bg4 7.bxc4 e6 8.0-0 nb4.


5...e6 (soultanbéieff variation)





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