1. d2d4  1... d7d5  2. c2c4  2... c7c6  3. c4d5 The Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense is a solid option for White and suits Lazavik's positional style. 3... c6d5  4. b1c3  4... g8f6  5. c1f4  5... b8c6  6. e2e3  6... a7a6 One of Black's most combative options. 7. a1c1  7... c8f5  8. g1f3  8... e7e6  9. d1b3  9... a8a7 A strange but thematic move. The rook is on a terrible square, but the pawn is defended. 10. f1e2  10... f8e7  11. e1g1  11... f6d7 Protecting the queenside and preparing the pawn advance on the other flank. 12. c3a4 