Best response to the Queen's Gambit Accepted (D20)

1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 · White to move

Queen's Gambit Accepted overview →

What is the best response to the Queen's Gambit Accepted (1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with e3.

The main theoretical reply is e3, reaching the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Old Variation.

Ranked replies for White
e3 theory
e4 theory
Qa4 theory
Nf3 theory
Related