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Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...d5/2. c4/2...e6/3. Nc3/3...Nf6

Queen's Gambit Declined
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6
ECO code: D35-D69

3...Nf6

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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

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1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6

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cxd5 =
Nf3 =
Bg5 =

References

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Chess Opening Theory
1. e4 e5
Open game
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
  • Four knights ( )
  • Italian game ( )
  • Spanish game ( )

With other 2nd moves:

2. Other
1. e4 c5
Sicilian defence
1. e4 ...other: