Queen's Gambit Declined: Chigorin Defense

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Opening Overview: Queen's Gambit Declined: Chigorin Defense

By playing Nc6, the player enters the Queen's Gambit Declined: Chigorin Defense, a setup within the Queen's Gambit Declined complex. Diverging from the common Queen's Gambit Declined (c5), this line chooses Nc6. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls e5 and d4.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks.
  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Locked Center, Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Data analysis shows a 36% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: QGD: Chigorin Defence, Queen's Gambit Refused: Chigorin Defense, Queen's Gambit Refused, Chigorin Defense

Stockfish Analysis of Queen's Gambit Declined: Chigorin Defense:
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Technical Details for Queen's Gambit Declined: Chigorin Defense

  • ECO Code: D07
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 36% / B: 36%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: QGD: Chigorin Defence, Queen's Gambit Refused: Chigorin Defense, Queen's Gambit Refused, Chigorin Defense, Chigorin Defense, QGD; D07, QGD: Chigorin defence, Chigorin Defense, QGD; D07
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