D23

Queen's Gambit Accepted

1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6
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The position after 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6, White to move.

In the Queen's Gambit Accepted, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.

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The Queen's Gambit Accepted is a chess opening classified under ECO code D23. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6: 6 moves in, with White to play.

Learn its typical plans and pawn structures rather than memorizing moves — that’s what holds up over the board.

Dozens of named variations branch from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.

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