ECO code: D20
Opening Name: Queen's Gambit Accepted (QGA): 3.e4 Nf6 4.Nc3
Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. e4 Nf6 4. Nc3
FEN: rnbqkb1r/ppp1pppp/5n2/8/2pPP3/2N5/PP3PPP/R1BQKBNR b KQkq - 2 4
Characteristic of 4.Nc3: This move develops the knight to its natural square, supporting White's strong central pawn on e4 and putting immediate pressure on Black's central control. It also prepares for rapid development and increases White's influence in the center.
Attacking or Defensive: For White, 4.Nc3 is an attacking move, aiming to seize the initiative by dominating the center and developing pieces actively. For Black, the position calls for careful defense against White's central and developmental threats.
Center Control: Yes, this opening line aggressively contests the center. White's 3.e4 and 4.Nc3 moves aim to regain full central control after Black's capture on c4, making center domination a key theme in this variation.
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.e4 Nf6 4.Nc3, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 33 - Move #6 black