ECO code: D56
Queen's Gambit Declined: Lasker Defense, Teichmann Variation
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3 Be7 5. Bg5 h6 6. Bh4 O-O 7. e3 Ne4 8. Bxe7 Qxe7 9. Qc2
This variation arises from the classical Queen's Gambit Declined structure, where Black adopts the Lasker Defense idea by challenging White's bishop early with ...h6 and then striking in the center with ...Ne4. The Teichmann Variation is characterized by Black's knight move to e4 on move 7, aiming to simplify the position by exchanging pieces and reducing White's attacking potential.
Characteristic of the move 7...Ne4: This knight advance is a thematic central counterattack that challenges White's bishop and tries to exchange off an important attacking piece. It reflects Black's intent to neutralize White's pressure and enter into a solid, resilient middlegame.
Playing Style: From White's perspective, the position remains slightly geared towards solid development and control rather than an immediate attack. Black's setup is primarily defensive, seeking to maintain a strong pawn center and simplify the position. Thus, White is generally playing for small positional pressure, while Black focuses on solid defense and counterplay.
Center Control: Yes, this opening contests the center actively. Both sides fight for control of the central squares, with Black's ...d5 and ...Ne4 moves directly challenging White's center. White aims to maintain central space with pawns on d4 and c4, while Black uses piece activity and timely exchanges to undermine White's center.
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 Queen's Gambit Declined: Lasker Defense, Teichmann Variation, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 1 - Move #25 black