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Queen's Gambit Declined: Chigorin DefenseInitial Position
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.
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