ECO code: D20
Opening Name: Queen's Gambit Accepted (QGA): 3.e3 e6
Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. e3 e6 4. Bxc4 Nf6
Description: This line of the Queen's Gambit Accepted features White quickly recovering the pawn on c4 with 3.e3, preparing to recapture with the bishop. Black responds solidly with 3...e6, reinforcing the center and preparing to develop the dark-squared bishop. After 4.Bxc4 Nf6, both sides continue natural development aiming for control of the center and piece activity.
Characteristic: The move 3.e3 is a flexible and solid choice for White, emphasizing swift development and control over the central dark squares. Black's 3...e6 is a classical and resilient response, aiming to maintain a strong pawn structure and limit White's central space.
Attacking or Defensive: From White's perspective, this line is somewhat balanced—White adopts a solid but slightly restrained setup, focusing on sound development rather than immediate aggression. Black’s setup is defensive and aims for a stable position, waiting for White to commit before counterattacking.
Center Control: Both sides contest the center carefully. White seeks to maintain central presence with pawns on d4 and e3, while Black supports the center with pawns on d5 and e6. The opening is more about solid central control than direct, immediate central attacks.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the QGA: 3.e3 e6, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 6 - Move #7 black