The Vienna variation of the Queen s Gambit Declined is a complex and fascinating system arising after 1 d4 d5 2 c4 e6 3 Nc3 Nf6 4 Nf3 Bb4 5 Bg5 dxc4.
This variation will suit well-prepared players who have good tactical awareness and relish hand-to-hand combat..
Black will often grab material but will suffer from a lack of development and an exposed king.
In this QGD Nimzo-Indian hybrid play can become extremely sharp very quickly and an in-depth knowledge of the theory is essential.
Many games featuring elite players such as Garry Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen, Vladimir Kramnik, Viswanathan Anand and Lev Aronian have started out in this variation.
This counterattacking weapon has become increasingly popular over the last decade and is frequently seen in games played at the highest level.
The Vienna variation of the Queen s Gambit Declined is a complex and fascinating system arising after 1 d4 d5 2 c4 e6 3 Nc3 Nf6 4 Nf3 Bb4 5 Bg5 dxc4
