Queen's Gambit Accepted

One of the simplest, most reliable ways to meet 1.d4: equalize fast with clear ideas instead of a mountain of theory.

Intermediate2 named variations3 lines~35 minPlay Black · 1.d4Free to the middlegame

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Variations in this course

Every line runs to a middlegame position with coach commentary at each fork. Playing Black, you'll meet:

1
Classical ...Nf6/...e6
1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.e3 e6 5.Bxc4 c5 6.O-O a6 7.dxc5
2
Central Variation
1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.e4

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