Queen's Pawn Game · A40
Main line, through 1. d4
1. d4
In the centre, White holds d4.
The first move, explained
- 1. d4 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling e5, and frees the bishop and queen.
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Where this fits
This line is one of 82 in the Queen's Pawn Game. If you want to know where your own games leave it, the guide on leaving theory explains how that is found.