The Queen's Gambit Declined

The Queen's Gambit Declined is a chess opening played by Black in response to White's Queen's Gambit. It begins with the moves 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6. Black declines the pawn offered by White to control the center, aiming to counterattack later. The Queen's Gambit Declined can lead to a strategic and positional game, with both sides vying for control of the center and attempting to outmaneuver each other. It is a solid defense that has been played by many top-level players throughout history, including Anatoly Karpov and Vladimir Kramnik. The opening requires careful planning and knowledge of typical pawn structures, as White may attempt to create pawn breaks and open up the position to gain an advantage.