Info Nze
Easy Guide to the Queen's Gambit Accepted However, with 2c7 looming it is certainly an easier position to play with White than with Black. Perhaps Black should try 13 Ed8 and 14 2d7. 14 gt ed4 gt xd415 amp xd4 Efc8 D 15 2fd8 16 2c7 2d7 is no good, as 17 2xd7 followed by 18 xe6 wins. 16 2xc8 17 lt xe6 fxe6 18 xe6 f8 19 xc8 amp xc8 20 f3 The resulting ending proved difficult for Black as he found it difficult to coordinate his minor pieces. The next position comes from the Classical Variation...
Queenless Middlegames
Whatever opening you play as Black, there is always a system or approach for White that seems to stifle winning chances. The QGA is no exception. In this chapter we look at some opening variations where there is an early exchange of queens. The good news is that often Black has nothing to fear in these positions and certainly no need to feel under pressure to make a draw. The bad news is that some of the positions are of a simple nature and in a 'must win' situation, Black may find it difficult...
Awa 1
Earlier in this game, Black had captured on f3 with the b7-bishop and doubled White s pawns. As we can see, the weakness has become permanent. Now, since White has not managed to use the open g-file for attacking purposes, he finds that he is in for some torture. 27...eS 28 fxe5 ixe5 29 xe5 amp xe5 30 5 Wc8 31 f4 White has no way to remedy his weak pawns, but personally I would not weaken the king further with the text-move. 31..JLd6 32 amp g2 Wc6 33 4 gt f2 Ae7 34 lt gt g3 a5 D