Queen's Gambit

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Chigorin Defence

Black responds with 2...Nc6, an unconventional treatment that prioritises piece activity over the classical pawn structure. Named after Mikhail Chigorin, this defence leads to dynamic, unbalanced positions where Black often surrenders the bishop pair in exchange for active knights and central pressure.

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You (White)

Your move - play White's next move

ProgressMove 1 of 5

Move Sequence

1.d4d5

2.c4Nc6

3.Nc3dxc4

4.Nf3Nf6

5.e4Bg4

Current lineChigorin Defence

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