Queen's Gambit Accepted

d4 d5 c4 dxc4 Level: INTERMEDIATE

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The Queen's Gambit Accepted (1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4) temporarily accepts the gambit pawn to disrupt White's center and force White to spend time regaining the pawn.

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Key ideas

Accept the gambit pawn; Develop pieces actively; Return the pawn at the right moment; Create dynamic positions

Strengths

Active piece play; clear development plans; dynamic and open positions; less cramped than Queen's Gambit Declined

Watch out for

Requires accurate timing to return the pawn; misplay can leave Black behind in development

Typical pawn structure

Dynamic positions after pawn capture

Common mistakes

Holding the pawn too long; Falling behind in development; Passive play; Mistiming piece development

History

Known since the 15th century and featured in both classical and modern play. Frequently appears in World Championship matches and is favored by players seeking active defenses rather than purely solid structures.

Famous games

World Championship games

Related openings

d4 Nf6 c4 c5 d5 b5

d4 c5 d5

Blackmar-Diemer Gambit

d4 d5 e4 dxe4 Nc3 Nf6 f3

Budapest Gambit

d4 Nf6 c4 e5

Catalan Opening

d4 Nf6 c4 e6 g3

d4 d5

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