Here's the position. Do you see how White can win a piece here?
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If Black takes with the Queen, how can you drive it back?
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White can gain time and drive back the Queen by playing Nb1-c3. He can then follow up by playing e2-e4 with a big advantage in the center. |
And if Black takes with the Knight instead, how can you drive that piece back?
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After the moves c4xd5 (which is fine) e6xd5 Nc3xd5 we reach this position. You have to look a couple of moves ahead to work out what Black should play here. |
Amazingly, Black CAN play Nf6xd5, even though it loses the Queen. Have you seen what Black can do now?
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Can you tell me Black's best move in this position?
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Play might continue like this: 5. Ng1-f3 0-0 6. e2-e3 Nb8-d7 7. Ra1-c1 |
It's White's move - which pawn capture would you prefer? Enter either c4d5 or d4c5 in the box. |
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Of course there's a lot more to the QUEEN'S GAMBIT than we've been able to discuss in this lesson. You can find out more about the opening by clicking here and downloading the chessKIDS Guide to the Queen's Gambit. Click on the FINISH button to find out how you got on! |