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The Queen's Gambit Accepted (QGA) is a chess opening characterised by the moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4. The Queen's Gambit Accepted is the third most popular option on Black's second move, after 2...e6 (the Queen's Gambit Declined) and 2...c6 (the Slav Defense).
Mar 7, 2024 · 1. Introduction. Together with the Queen’s Gambit Declined and the Slav Defence, the Queen’s Gambit Accepted (3rd by the number of games) is one of Black’s first class defences against 1.d4 d5 2.c4. It enjoys a sound theoretical reputation and in practice scores on the same level (White has 58% against it) as the other two mentioned defences.
Learn the key ideas and tactics for both sides in the Queen's Gambit Accepted, including the variations after 3.e3, 3.e4 and 3.Nf3. Black may answer the Queen's Gambit by accepting the 'gambit'.
- Queen’s Gambit Accepted Fundamentals
- Ideas and Strategies of Queen’s Gambit Accepted For White and Black
- Queen’s Gambit Accepted Mainline
- Conclusion
After the initial moves d4 d5 c4 dxc4. Let’s try to figure out what Black’s idea is from a strategic standpoint. To grasp the QGA, one must first understand the Queen’s Gambit Declined. Many of Black’s problems can be traced back to a lack of space advantage. This is where the QGA variation comes into play. The basic idea is that getting free play ...
After the capture by Black, white should look at effective ways to regain the pawn back. But the goal should also be to prevent the liberating e5 break by black. Therefore, with this in mind, the proactive move that we can consider is Nf3. Then we enter the Mainline of the QGA. Another break that Black can rely upon is the c5 break and he can inser...
Let’s take a look at the Mainline of the QGA: The isolated pawn will determine the further course of the battle. Black’s long-term plan is to head to the endgame, where his superior pawn structure will play a key role. White will concentrate on an attack in the center and on the kingside. Exchanges will always be welcome for Black.
In the QGA we see a permanent struggle between White’s and Black’s ideas. In some variation white can seize the initiative and hope for a slight edge in lines with the isolated d4 pawn. There are some gambit lines that White can consider as well. However, that being said Black can avoid many tricky lines if he is a specialist in the QGA. Black has ...
Jul 28, 2023 · The Queen’s Gambit Accepted is one of Black’s main responses to White’s Queens Gambit opening, characterized by the moves 1.d4 d5 2.c4. Let’s take a look at what the Queen’s Gambit is, its origins, and what the Queen’s Gambit Accepted variation entails.
The Queen's Gambit Accepted is the third most popular option against the Queen’s Gambit (with the Queen's Gambit Declined being the most popular and the Slav Defense coming in second). In this move, Black surrenders fighting for the center and instead opts to let White have it.
Queen's Gambit Accepted. The Queen's Gambit Accepted can be a safe way of playing against 2.c4 if Black knows what to do. After taking the pawn with 2...cxd4, Black should not try to hold on to it but instead focus on developing their pieces while White recaptures the pawn.
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