White may have to spend time getting the pawn back.The starting position of the Queen's Gambit.ĭespite its name, the Queen's Gambit doesn't quite gambit a pawn since Black can't really hang on to the extra pawn safely. If Black decides to take the pawn with 2.dxc4, White will have successfully deflected one of Black's central pawns to the board's wing. White's second move attacks the d5-pawn, increasing control over the center. The Queen's Gambit starts after the moves 1.d4 d5 2.c4. It's also an excellent choice for beginners and intermediate players. Despite being around for centuries, this opening is still one of the cornerstones of every elite players' repertoire. Unlike 1.e4 openings, the Queen's Gambit usually evolves into a strategic game rather than an all-out tactical battle.
The Queen's Gambit is one of the oldest and most reputable 1.d4 openings for White.
