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Queen's Gambit Accepted · if they play 2...dxc4

D27 · Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Main Line · you play White

This is the branch for when your opponent leaves the Queen's Gambit Declined main line with 2...dxc4.

The idea

If Black takes c4, do not chase the pawn. Play e3, take it back with the bishop and enjoy the centre.

The moves

1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Bxc4 c5 6. O-O a6

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