Queen's Gambit Declined, Orthodox — Openings Trainer

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D30 · Playing black

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Queen's Gambit Declined, Orthodox

The classical way to decline the gambit — build a solid center with ...e6 and ...c6.

Opponent is playing the book move…

Key ideas

Maintain the pawn on d5
Develop pieces harmoniously
Trade minor pieces if space is cramped

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