Queen's Gambit

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Cambridge Springs Defence

An ambitious system within the Queen's Gambit Declined where Black plays ...Qa5 to pin the c3 knight and create concrete threats against the e4 square. Named after the 1904 Cambridge Springs tournament, this defence sets a famous trap and forces White to play accurately to maintain any advantage.

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You (White)

Your move - play White's next move

ProgressMove 1 of 6

Move Sequence

1.d4d5

2.c4e6

3.Nc3Nf6

4.Bg5Nbd7

5.e3c6

6.Nf3Qa5

Current lineCambridge Springs Defence

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