ECO code: D24
Opening Name: Queen's Gambit Accepted (QGA): 4.Nc3 c5 5.d5 e6 6.e4
Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 c5 5. d5 e6 6. e4
Description: This line in the Queen's Gambit Accepted features White building a strong pawn center with 5.d5 and 6.e4. By pushing d5, White gains space and restricts Black's pieces, while e4 solidifies the center and prepares for further development. Black challenges the center with ...c5 and ...e6, aiming to undermine White's pawn chain and contest central control.
Characteristic: The move 6.e4 is characteristic for White’s ambition to establish a broad central presence, often leading to dynamic play. White sacrifices immediate piece development for strong spatial control and attacking chances in the center.
Attacking or Defensive: For White, this setup is attacking, focusing on gaining and maintaining central dominance and initiating pressure on Black’s position. For Black, the approach is more defensive initially, aiming to challenge White's center and seek counterplay.
Center Control: Yes, this opening strongly attacks the center. White’s pawn thrusts to d5 and e4 aim to seize space and restrict Black’s options, making central control the key theme of 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: 4.Nc3 c5 5.d5 e6 6.e4, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 2 - Move #30 black