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Chess Openings - Queen's Gambit Accepted

By Mark Weeks, About.com

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Black can't hold the Pawn

1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.Nf3 a6 4.e3 b5 5.a4 c6 6.axb5 cxb5 7.b3 cxb3 8.Bxb5+

5...c6 is dubious. In the diagram White will have long term pressure against the Black a-Pawn. Black has no compensation for the weakness.

Index: Chess Openings - Queen's Gambit Accepted

  1. Queen's Gambit Accepted
  2. 3.e4
  3. Black can't hold the Pawn
  4. 3.Nf3

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