Opening Overview
Queen's Gambit Accepted
51 linesAbout This Opening
Queen's Gambit Accepted is a gambit-style opening that prioritizes initiative, piece activity, and practical complications.
The main practical question is whether the side offering material can keep the initiative long enough to justify the concession. Expect open lines, active pieces, and tactical moments around the king and center.
For training, focus on the standard responses, the point where the gambit can be accepted or declined, and the central counterplay that prevents the attack from becoming one-sided.
Key ideas
- Typical theme: activity and initiative over immediate material balance.
- Watch for early tactical shots and forcing move orders.
- Best for players who want sharp, practical positions.
- Study both acceptance and refusal plans so you know the main branches.
Choose a variation
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Alekhine Defense, Alatortsev Variation
1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 a6 4. e3 Bg4 5. Bxc4 e6 6. d5
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Alekhine Defense, Haberditz Variation
1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 a6 4. e3 b5
Queen's Gambit Accepted
1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Mannheim Variation
1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Qa4+
Queen's Gambit Accepted
1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. e4
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Bogoljubow Defense
1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 a6 5. e4
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Gunsberg Defense, Prianishenmo Gambit
1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 c5 5. d5 e6 6. e4 exd5 7. e5
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Showalter Variation
1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Janowski-Larsen Variation
1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. e3 Bg4
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Normal Variation
1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. e3
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Smyslov Variation
1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. e3 g6
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Winawer Defense
1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. e3 Be6