Queen's Gambit
The Queen's Gambit is one of the oldest and most respected openings in chess. White offers a pawn to gain central control and rapid development. It leads to rich, strategic positions with long-term plans.
Available Lines
After 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5 d4 4.e3 Bb4+ 5.Bd2 dxe3, Black enters the Lasker Trap variation of the Albin Countergambit. This tactical line, named after Emanuel Lasker, aims to trap White's pieces and create winning chances. Black sacrifices material for active piece play and tactical opportunities.
After 1.d4 d5 2.c4 Nc6, Black enters the Chigorin Defense, developing the knight to c6 for active piece play. This unorthodox approach, named after Mikhail Chigorin, aims to create dynamic positions with active piece development rather than the traditional solid pawn structure. Black prepares for tactical opportunities and central counterplay.
After 1.d4 d5 2.c4 Bf5, Black enters the Baltic Defense, developing the light-squared bishop outside the pawn chain before playing e6. This unorthodox approach aims to create active piece play and avoid the typical closed positions of the Queen's Gambit Declined. Black prepares for flexible development and tactical opportunities.
After 1.d4 d5 2.c4 Nf6, Black enters the Marshall Defense, developing the knight to f6 before playing e6. This unorthodox approach, named after Frank Marshall, aims to create active piece play and avoid the typical closed positions. Black prepares for flexible development and tactical opportunities.