Queen's Gambit

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Orthodox Defence

The classical mainline of the QGD, where Black develops with ...Nbd7, ...O-O and ...c6 before unpinning with ...h6. White typically plays Rc1 and Bd3, building the standard Carlsbad-type position. Played in countless World Championship matches - the Orthodox is the gold standard of solid, classical chess.

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You (White)

Your move - play White's next move

ProgressMove 1 of 7

Move Sequence

1.d4d5

2.c4e6

3.Nc3Nf6

4.Bg5Be7

5.e3Nbd7

6.Nf3O-O

7.Rc1c6

Current lineOrthodox Defence

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