This is the Rubinstein Attack Capablanca Variation. This is the line I play against the QGD.
Aggressive Lines in QGD: Orthodox Defense
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what are white's plans in this variation? Or a common theme that white has? just want an idea from someone who plays this line.
Aug 6, 2015
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A very simple and effective plan for white is this:
After this white has two plans:
1. Nf3 and and eventually Rb1-a4-b4-b5, putting pressure on c6. If black takes on b5, then white has firstly a space advantage on the queenside and secondly black's pawn on d5 can become weak. If white instead gets to take on c6, black's pawn oni c6 will be isolated and white will hase an outpost square on c5 for his knight. This procedure is known as The Minority Atttack.
2. Ne2-Ng3-0-0-Re1-f3-e4 and get two pawns against none in the center.
Both plans are simple, easy to learn, and effective, and may be the reason why people rarely play the QGD these days. It's a matter of taste and style to decide what to play.
In the line I showed, White needs to open the c-file and castle kingside. Queenside minority attacks are effective and swinging the f rook over to the d file bolsters white's center. Try to keep black's position relatively cramped and exchange minor pieces to take away counterplay; white's heavy pieces will likely be better than black's.
Hey just looking for some attacking lines/variations in the QGD for white! I was hoping chess.com could help me!