ECO code: D32
Opening: QGD Tarrasch: 5.dxc5
Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. cxd5 exd5 5. dxc5
Description: In this line of the Tarrasch Variation of the Queen's Gambit Declined, White captures on c5, temporarily grabbing a pawn. This move challenges Black's central pawn structure by removing the d5 pawn and then taking the c5 pawn, aiming to gain a material edge and create pressure on Black’s position.
Characteristic: The capture 5.dxc5 is a characteristic attempt by White to hold onto the extra pawn and avoid an isolated queen’s pawn position, which often arises in Tarrasch structures. White accepts a slightly more open position in exchange for material.
Attacking or Defensive: For White, this move is somewhat attacking as it pressures Black’s center and seeks to disrupt Black’s pawn coordination. Black, on the other hand, will look to regain the pawn and counterattack in the center, so Black’s stance is more counterattacking.
Center Control: This opening line directly challenges the center. White’s capture on c5 temporarily reduces central tension, but the overall battle for central control remains critical, with both sides vying to dominate central squares.
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.
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Puzzle 1 of 7 - Move #6 black