What do you Think of This?

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gxtmf1

I can already spot a few problems, but every defense has its kinks (except for maybe the Sicilian). Tell me what your thoughts are on this approach to Queen's Gambit, and post a game that includes it if you know of any.

gxtmf1

Just to be clear, the original line is: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 b6

BackIn94

Not good. White will win don't play this.

second_wind

That move hangs a piece: 9. Bb5?? Bxb5.  The knight can't take back, since it's pinned to the king.

gxtmf1

Ok, thanks for your comments, but:

1. BackIn94, you give no reasons to support your argument.

2. second_wind: I already addressed that. That's why it's 9. Bb5??. I left that move in there by mistake (the board editor wouldn't let me delete it), but I left alternatives in the move list.

polydiatonic

fianchetto queen is fun to look at but I can't see any particular reason to play this line.  It's got all kinds of problems.  Also a4 seem completely irrelevant.

Little-Ninja

Very ugly position for black to be in. That queen is useless there. B6 move played to early in my opinion.

Scarblac

I think that ...b6 is bad, and you've already shown us the reason why yourself: after 3.cxd5 Qxd5 4.Nc3 and e4 later White gets a nice pawn center. This is the sort of thing White is dreaming of when he decides to play 2.c4.