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Queen's Gambit Declined

Spielmann Variation

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  1. 1.d4d5
  2. 2.c4e6
  3. 3.Nf3Nf6
  4. 4.e3c6
  5. 5.Nbd2g6
48 games52%46%

A rare Queen's Gambit Declined sideline in which Black adds ...g6 to a Slav-style pawn triangle against White's quiet e3 and Nbd2 setup.

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About the Spielmann Variation

The Spielmann Variation arises when Black meets White's restrained development with e3 and Nbd2 by adding 5...g6 to the c6-d5-e6 pawn triangle. The f8-bishop goes to g7 rather than d6 or e7, while the c8-bishop stays shut in behind e6. The line is seldom played. The engine gives White a slight edge. 6. Be2, 6. b3 and 6. Bd3 are the most frequent replies, and the engine also suggests 6. Qc2.

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