Learn the Queen's Gambit
A classical opening offering a pawn to divert Black's d5 pawn and gain central control.
Starting position
Results with this opening
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Strategic ideas
Build a strong centre, develop harmoniously, exploit the half-open c-file.
Common mistakes
Holding the gambit pawn at the cost of development, allowing White a central majority.
Typical plans
Accept or decline depending on style; in many lines Black gives back the pawn for solid development.
Variations
- Queen's Gambit Declined: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6
- Slav Defence: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6
- Queen's Gambit Accepted: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. e3 Nf6 4. Bxc4 e6
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