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.
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Furman Variation arises after the moves 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Bxc4 c5 6. O-O a6 7. dxc5 Bxc5. This line is a well-respected continuation in the Queen's Gambit Accepted, where Black aims to challenge White's central control and develop actively.
Characteristic of this move: The key idea of the Furman Variation is Black's ...a6, preparing ...b5 to support the bishop on c5 and gain space on the queenside. White’s capture on c5 followed by Black’s immediate recapture with the bishop keeps dynamic piece play balanced.
Attacking or defensive: From White’s perspective, the setup is moderately flexible but leans towards a solid, positional approach rather than immediate aggression. Black, by contrast, adopts an active stance by challenging the center and developing pieces rapidly, aiming for counterplay on the queenside and in the center.
Center control: Both sides contest the center but in different ways. White has a strong pawn on d4 and maintains central presence, while Black challenges the center indirectly through piece pressure and pawn breaks like ...c5. Overall, this variation involves a balanced fight for central control rather than an outright central attack.
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