Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense
ECO D60 · Queen's Gambit Declined · solid · intermediate
The Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (D60) is a solid chess opening in the Queen's Gambit Declined family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3 Be7 5. Bg5 O-O 6. e3 Nbd7. The main line. Classical and solid development. Recommended for intermediate players.
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3 Be7 5. Bg5 O-O 6. e3 Nbd7