Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...d5/2. c4/2...e6/3. Nc3/3...Nf6
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| Queen's Gambit Declined | |
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a b c d e f g h 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 a b c d e f g h | |
Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
| Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 | |
| ECO code: D35-D69 | |
3...Nf6
[edit | edit source]With 3...Nf6 Black begins developing the minor pieces, fighting for the center and gets closer to castling.
This is the classical main-line of the Queen's Gambit Declined. White has several options, though some of these may transpose into each other at some point:
- 4. cxd5 - The exchange variation. Unlike other exchange variations notorious for yielding a quiet game (e.g. French, Slav), this exchange has several aggressive plans including the "minority attack" on the queenside or a preparation for an all-out assault by seizing the center by an eventual e2-e4 or e3-e4.
- 4. Nf3 - This is the solid classical option.
- 4. Bg5 - Since this move is usually played anyway, it is both constructive while keeping options open.
Theory table
[edit | edit source]1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6
| 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| cxd5 | = | |
| Nf3 | = | |
| Bg5 | = |
References
[edit | edit source]- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
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