Queen's Gambit Declined

Black keeps the centre firm instead of grabbing the c-pawn.

In the Queen's Gambit Declined (1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6), Black supports the d5 pawn rather than capturing on c4 — one of the most solid, deeply-analysed defences at every level, and a frequent home for the minority attack.

Related terms
Queen's Gambit Minority Attack

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