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D35

Queen's Gambit Declined: Normal Defense

Key moves: 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.cxd5 exd5

The Exchange Variation of the QGD creates a symmetrical pawn structure. White's minority attack on the queenside (b4-b5) versus Black's kingside play is one of the most instructive strategic themes in chess.

History & Notable Players

Has been a major weapon since the early 20th century. The minority attack concept it features is fundamental to chess strategy.

Top Players in this Opening

Mamedyarov,S76 gamesSo,W70 gamesCarlsen,M66 gamesKramnik,V60 gamesNavara,D60 gamesCaruana,F56 gamesErigaisi,Arjun49 gamesAbdusattorov,Nodirbek46 gamesKeymer,Vincent44 gamesDuda,J38 games

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