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In this new episode of Explainer Bear, Grandmaster Jan Gustafsson plays a 15+10 game and, as always, tries to explain his thoughts and grandmaster decisions as clearly as possible. This time he is playing against washintonwinter (2186), who brings the Slav Defense to the board. Jan chooses the modern variation with 3. Nf3 and 4. e3 and encounters unexpectedly strong resistance. What follows is a complicated battle between a pair of bishops and the opponent's activity. Did Explainer Bear not have his math suit with him today? Accompany Jan through the game, learn about the typical ideas and position plans in the Slav Defense and see how a grandmaster keeps his nerve and makes his decisions even in difficult situations.