Queen's Gambit Declined: Vienna Variation

About this opening

The Vienna Variation of the Queen's Gambit Declined (...dxc4 combined with ...Bb4) is one of its sharpest lines: Black gives up the center for a while to pin the c3 knight and create immediate tactical threats. The game opens quickly and demands precise knowledge of forcing moves. It is a combative choice for those who want to disrupt the usually measured character of the Queen's Gambit.