Queen's Gambit Declined: 18 Opening Melees

Everyone should, from both sides, experience the following opening battles, which will help develop your play, and introduce you to new ways of thinking.

Format:

Name

([ApproxMinLevelWhite] / [ApproxMinLevelBlack])

[diagram]

Rules

1. (You must start the position at the position given, though you may opt for any variation provided)

2. Have fun!

3. (Preferably) play a slow game, rather than a blitz one.

Note: your opening ability may differ from your ELO.

1. Tarrasch Defense

(Novice / Novice)

2. Schara-Hennig Gambit

(Novice / Intermediate)

3. Noteboom

(Novice / Intermediate)

4. Cambridge Springs

(Intermediate / Novice)

5. Capablanca

(Novice / Novice)

6. Lasker

(Novice / Novice)

7. Tartakower

(Novice/ Novice)

8. Anti-Tartakower

(Novice / Novice)

9. Charousek

(Novice / Novice)

10. Harrwitz Attack

(Novice / Novice)

11. Barmen / Sæmisch

(Novice / Novice)

12. Semi-Tarrasch

(Novice / Intermediate)

13. Ragozin

(Novice / Intermediate)

14. Vienna

(Novice / Novice)

15. Exchange - Positional

(Intermediate / Novice)

16. Exchange - Attacking

(Intermediate / Novice)

17. Catalan - Open

(Intermediate / Intermediate)

18. Catalan - Delayed

(Intermediate / Novice)

I hope this improves your chess skill, and broadens your understanding!