D44

Semi-Slav Defense Accepted

Key moves: 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6

The Queen's Gambit Declined is one of the most solid and classical chess openings. Black defends the d5 pawn with ...e6, maintaining a strong central presence. The resulting positions are strategically rich with well-defined plans for both sides.

History & Notable Players

A cornerstone of chess strategy since the 19th century. It was the main battleground in many World Championship matches, particularly those of Capablanca, Alekhine, and Botvinnik.

Best Games

Nakamura,Hi vs Giri,A1-0
4th Sinquefield Cup 2016 • 2016★ Notable
Kramnik,V vs Anand,V1/2-1/2
6th London Classic 2014 • 2014★ Notable
Kramnik,V vs Morozevich,A1/2-1/2
7th Mikhail Tal Memorial • 2012★ Notable
Kramnik,V vs Carlsen,M1-0
Amber Rapid • 2007★ Notable
Kramnik,V vs Shirov,A0-1
Amber Rapidplay • 2002★ Notable
Topalov, Veselin vs Kramnik, Vladimir1/2-1/2
Dortmund • 1996★ Notable
Kramnik, Vladimir vs Shirov, Alexei1/2-1/2
Amber-blind 5th • 1996★ Notable
Kasparov, Gary vs Ivanchuk, Vassily1-0
Linares • 1994★ Notable
Kamsky, Gata vs Kramnik, Vladimir1-0
PCA-Wch Candidats m4 • 1994★ Notable
Jussupow, Artur vs Shirov, Alexei1/2-1/2
Linares • 1993★ Notable
Kamsky, Gata vs Shirov, Alexei0-1
Wch Team • 1993★ Notable
Beliavsky, Alexander G vs Kramnik, Vladimir0-1
Linares • 1993★ Notable
Murshed, Niaz vs Ivanchuk, Vassily0-1
Wch U20 • 1985★ Notable
Ivanchuk, Vassily vs Moran, Bernardo1-0
Wch U20 • 1985★ Notable
Smyslov, Vassily vs Botvinnik, Mikhail1/2-1/2
World Championship 20th • 1954★ Notable
Bronstein, David I vs Botvinnik, Mikhail1/2-1/2
World Championship 19th • 1951★ Notable
Gukesh,D vs Erigaisi,Arjun0-1
Superbet POL Blitz 2024 • 2024
Giri,A vs Sevian,Samuel0-1
Saint Louis Blitz 2023 • 2023
Erigaisi,Arjun vs Shirov,A1-0
27th Sigeman & Co 2022 • 2022
Keymer,Vincent vs Mamedyarov,S1-0
FIDE GP 3 Pool B TB • 2022

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