D41

Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense

Key moves: 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6

The Queen's Gambit Declined is one of the most solid and classical chess openings. Black defends the d5 pawn with ...e6, maintaining a strong central presence. The resulting positions are strategically rich with well-defined plans for both sides.

History & Notable Players

A cornerstone of chess strategy since the 19th century. It was the main battleground in many World Championship matches, particularly those of Capablanca, Alekhine, and Botvinnik.

Best Games

Navara,D vs Duda,J1/2-1/2
45th Olympiad 2024 • 2024★ Notable
Le,Quang Liem vs Duda,J1/2-1/2
45th Olympiad 2024 • 2024★ Notable
Giri,A vs Nepomniachtchi,I1/2-1/2
86th Tata Steel Masters • 2024★ Notable
Gukesh,D vs Nepomniachtchi,I1-0
86th Tata Steel Masters • 2024★ Notable
So,W vs Firouzja,Alireza1/2-1/2
10th Sinquefield Cup • 2023★ Notable
Giri,A vs So,W1/2-1/2
Saint Louis Rapid 2023 • 2023★ Notable
Radjabov,T vs Abdusattorov,Nodirbek1-0
Tata Steel IND Rapid Open • 2023★ Notable
So,W vs Giri,A1/2-1/2
11th Norway Chess 2023 • 2023★ Notable
Praggnanandhaa,R vs So,W1/2-1/2
85th Tata Steel Masters • 2023★ Notable
Mamedyarov,S vs So,W1/2-1/2
9th Sinquefield Cup 2022 • 2022★ Notable
Mamedyarov,S vs Nepomniachtchi,I0-1
Saint Louis Blitz 2022 • 2022★ Notable
Mamedyarov,S vs Nakamura,Hi1/2-1/2
Saint Louis Rapid 2022 • 2022★ Notable
Le,Quang Liem vs Abdusattorov,Nodirbek1/2-1/2
55th Biel GM Rapid 2022 • 2022★ Notable
Mamedyarov,S vs So,W1/2-1/2
10th Norway Chess 2022 • 2022★ Notable
Carlsen,M vs Giri,A1-0
10th Norway Chess 2022 • 2022★ Notable
Mamedyarov,S vs Duda,J1-0
84th Tata Steel Masters • 2022★ Notable
Praggnanandhaa,R vs Duda,J1/2-1/2
84th Tata Steel Masters • 2022★ Notable
Mamedyarov,S vs So,W1-0
Saint Louis Blitz 2021 • 2021★ Notable
Rychagov,A vs Abdusattorov,Nodirbek1/2-1/2
PNWCC Online Blitz JP 21 • 2021★ Notable
Harsha,B vs Dominguez Perez,L1-0
PNWCC Online Blitz JP 8 • 2020★ Notable

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