queens gambit

General principles against a gambit:
1. Accept it.
2. Don't try to hold on to the pawn.
Of course, there are always exceptions, depending on your opponent's play. And there are some gambits that you can't decline, like the Cochrane.

When we say don't hold on to the pawn, does that mean forget about any attempt to make the opponent's effort in regaining it harder even if just a little bit?

It means not to attempt it if your position becomes weaker.

Originally posted by Papyn Chase
When we say don't hold on to the pawn, does that mean forget about any attempt to make the opponent's effort in regaining it harder even if just a little bit?

it depends on the style of the player.

and also of the oppenent.😉

Originally posted by John Player
and also of the oppenent.😉

I prefer queens gambit declined.

1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. e3 b5? 4. a4 c6? (4. ... a6?? 5. axb5 axb5?? 6. Rxa8!) 5. axb5 cxb5?? 6. Qf3!

Queens gambit accepted,
with the little known St George's Defence.
Game 1334123

🙂

Ilike the Slav myself, especially if they go for 3. Nc3 instead of Nf3, as you can reply by going into the Winawer Counter Gambit (3... e5!?)

The main line slav itself is very solid, but may not suit some peoples tastes.

Originally posted by BSpider
I prefere queen gambit decline e5 ... d5 ... e4 look at this game: Game 1538154

True😉

Originally posted by vuelve
which is better defence for a queens gambit?
queens gambit declined or sicillian defence.🙂