Queen's Gambit
By playing c4, White attacks d5 from the flank. It is not a true gambit since Black cannot hold the pawn easily. It is the gold standard of positional chess.
Key Variations
Mastering the Queen's Gambit requires understanding these critical lines. Our repertoire includes 4 curated variations designed to give you a solid foundation.
Queen's Gambit - Accepted
Early capture dxc4. Black accepts the challenge, allowing White a central broadside in exchange for development.
Queen's Gambit - Declined
Solid e6 defense.
Queen's Gambit - Slav Defense
Solid c6 structure.
Queen's Gambit - Semi-Slav Defense
Complex triangle structure.
Why learn this?
- Improve your opening win rate with top engine lines.
- Understand the "Why" behind moves with detailed explanations.
- Memory drills using Spaced Repetition (SRS).
History
The Queen's Gambit (1.d4 d5 2.c4) is one of the oldest known openings, mentioned in the Göttingen manuscript of 1490. It became the dominant opening in the 1927 World Championship between Alekhine and Capablanca (playing 32/34 games!).
Play Style
Ideally, White sacrifices a wing pawn to gain better control of the center. It leads to solid, strategic positions where White often enjoys a space advantage.
Famous Players
Note
This content is part of the ChessBotBuddies specific repertoire for the Queen's Gambit. Lines may theoretically differ from other sources but are chosen for practical playability.