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Queen's Gambit

1.d4 d5 2.c4 — offers a pawn for central control.

D06–D69beginnerintermediateAbout 12 minutes

Key concepts

  • • central control
  • • pawn tension
  • • minority attack

White's plans

  • • Pressure d5
  • • Develop naturally
  • • Recover c4 without losing time

Black's plans

  • • Hold or return c4 wisely
  • • Challenge White's center
  • • Complete development
Start

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