Queen's Gambit is a terrific opening, but black has many choices. I'm comfortable on either side of the board with the QGA or the QGD.
In Game 1851154, black was okay until 14...O-O??
In Game 1571498, black accepted a draw in a slightly better position.
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I'm a beginner and am just coming to appreciate the vastness of this game. Could someone summarize for me the pros and cons and general nuances of the queen's gambit? I've never used it.
Thanks.
Originally posted by c guy1Actually, the Queen's Gambit is a strong opening for white whether Black accepts or not. The problem for Black is when he accepts AND tries to hold the pawn, a mistake that many beginners make. If he accepts it and then gets about developing his pieces, it's a very solid, respectable opening for Black.
queens gambit is powerful for white ONLY if black accepts.
My brother and i play queens gambit and i never accept the pawn, and i always always always steam roll him (nice game though)
Scott
Originally posted by rathishI hate to bring yu down, but your opponent played like a 1200 player.
I never play much of queens gambit. But it is surely a weapon against beginners for no doubt. 😵 Game 1951425
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Its a great, and fun opening- black can do just fine. here is a "trap" for an unaware white player. I will ask it in the form of a question, someone can answer and enlighten everybody--- after the moves 1.d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bg5 Nbd7 does white win a pawn after cxd5 exd5? (threatening knight takes d5)😉
Originally posted by 33movesNo because ...Bb4+ will win the queen. White's best moves are e3 or Nf3.
Its a great, and fun opening- black can do just fine. here is a "trap" for an unaware white player. I will ask it in the form of a question, someone can answer and enlighten everybody--- after the moves 1.d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bg5 Nbd7 does white win a pawn after cxd5 exd5? (threatening knight takes d5)😉
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Originally posted by Positional PlayerNope, thats not the answer, play through it again- black does win a piece for a pawn, though. I'm looking for someone to answer with direct analysis- hint- it involves a shocking move that many people would not even consider.
No because ...Bb4+ will win the queen. White's best moves are e3 or Nf3.
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Originally posted by rathishI enjoyed plating this one.... Game 1952434
Guys, Any one having played a beautiful Queens gambit game
?? Please post it...
I tried a H-pawn attack, the attack fell apart, but the consequences were very good (for me) 🙂