D61

Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation

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

Giri,A vs Le,Quang Liem1/2-1/2
Saint Louis Blitz 2023 • 2023★ Notable
Lasker, Emanuel vs Capablanca, Jose Raul0-1
World Championship 12th • 1921★ Notable
Lasker, Emanuel vs Capablanca, Jose Raul1/2-1/2
World Championship 12th • 1921★ Notable
Capablanca, Jose Raul vs Lasker, Emanuel1/2-1/2
World Championship 12th • 1921★ Notable
Kasparov,G vs Mamedyarov,S0-1
GCT Blitz Croatia 2021 • 2021
Carlsen,M vs Karjakin,Sergey1-0
Magnus Carlsen Inv Prelim • 2021
Gelfand,B vs Grachev,B1-0
Tal Memorial Blitz • 2008
Carlsen,M vs Jussupow,Ar1/2-1/2
Bundesliga 2007-8 • 2008
Carlsen,M vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
Blitz • 2004
Kasparov, Gary vs Anand, Viswanathan1-0
Paris Immopar rapid • 1992
Kasparov, Gary vs Portisch, Lajos1-0
OHRA-A • 1986
Polugaevsky, Lev vs Partos, Charles1-0
Biel Interzonal • 1985
Spassky, Boris V vs Toth, Bela1/2-1/2
Reggio Emilia8384 • 1983
Keres, Paul vs Tan Lian Ann1-0
Petropolis Interzonal • 1973
Larsen, Bent vs Portisch, Lajos0-1
Candidats qf3 • 1968
Grischuk,A vs Kryakvin,D0-1
Titled Tue 24th Dec Late • 2024
Erigaisi,Arjun vs Maghsoodloo,Parham1/2-1/2
Chennai GM 2024 • 2024
Erigaisi,Arjun vs Martirosyan,Haik M.1-0
Satty Zhuldyz Rapid 2023 • 2023
Firouzja,Alireza vs Pultinevicius,Paulius0-1
Titled Tue 22nd Nov Early • 2022
Mitrabha,G vs Gukesh,D1/2-1/2
Vidit Tour KO 2021 • 2021

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