The Queen's Gambit Accepted arises after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4. ECO codes: D20–D29.

Black captures the c4-pawn. While Black cannot hold this pawn without disadvantage, the QGA leads to active, open positions. Black typically returns the pawn with ...e6, ...Nf6, ...c5, aiming for free piece development. The QGA is a fully sound and popular system, regularly employed at the highest levels.