Unusual Queen's Gambit Declined

Chris Ward covers three offbeat but nevertheless important defences to this ancient opening. The Chigorin Defence (1 d4 d5 2 c4 Nc6) creates dynamic imbalance in the position. White often ends up with a big center but Black's active pieces can cerate havoc. The Albin Counter Gambit (1 d4 d5 2 c4 e5) is a tricky tactical line which can be deadly against an unprepared White player. The final variation (1 d4 d5 2 c4 Bf5) is an interesting way to try to solve immediately the age-old problem of how to develop the queen's bishop in the Queen's Gambit Declined.-- Provides detailed coverage of unusual but dangerous counters to the Queen's Gambit-- Full coverage of recent developments