Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...d5/2. exd5/2...Qxd5/3. Nc3
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< Chess Opening Theory | 1. e4 | 1...d5 | 2. exd5 | 2...Qxd5
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)
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In this position, black queen is under attack and must find a safe square. There are several possibilities.
- 3...Qa5 is the most common. The queen cannot be attacked again, she can pin the knight if White dares to advance his d pawn and she can later move to b6 to target the b2 pawn.
- 3...Qd6 and 3...Qd8 are less aggressive alternatives.
- 3...Qe5+ and 3...Qe6+ check the king, inviting White to play 4. Be2 and weaken the g2 pawn.
Of course, Black cannot play 3... Qc6?? because of 4. Bb5, winning the Queen.
Theory table [edit]
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.
1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3
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| Main line | - Qa5 |
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| - Qd6 |
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| - Qd8 |
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| Patzer Variation | - Qe5+ |
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| - Qe6+ |
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References [edit]
- Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
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