Best response to the Queen's Gambit Declined: Chigorin Defense (D07)

1. d4 d5 2. c4 Nc6 · White to move

What is the best response to the Queen's Gambit Declined: Chigorin Defense (1. d4 d5 2. c4 Nc6)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Nc3.

The main theoretical reply is Nc3, reaching the Queen's Gambit Declined: Chigorin Defense.

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