QGD Exchange: the minority attack is variation 2 of 6 in the Queen's Gambit course, a intermediate opening course for White (ECO D36). It runs 23 moves and begins 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. cxd5 exd5 …. White exchanges on d5 to fix the Carlsbad structure, develops with Qc2, Bd3 and Nf3, then advances the queenside pawns (b4-b5) against Black's c6-d5 chain. In the lesson every move is explained on a board and then drilled; it is free.
Move by move
1. d4 – Takes the centre.
1... d5 – Black claims the centre.
2. c4 – The Queen's Gambit.
2... e6 – Black declines.
3. Nc3 – Develops and presses d5.
3... Nf6 – Develops and defends d5.
4. cxd5 – Fixes the structure: Black must recapture with the e-pawn, which frees the c8 bishop but gives White a clear plan.
4... exd5 – Recapturing with the pawn keeps a pawn on d5.
5. Bg5 – Pins the knight and increases pressure on d5.
5... c6 – Supports d5 and gives the queen the a5 and b6 squares.
6. Qc2 – Covers e4 and f5 so Black's c8 bishop cannot easily come to f5.
6... Be7 – Breaks the pin and prepares to castle.
7. e3 – Supports d4 and opens the f1 bishop.
7... Nbd7 – Develops and prepares ...Nf8-g6 or ...Re8.
8. Bd3 – Puts the bishop on its best diagonal, aiming at h7.
8... O-O – Black castles.
The lesson goes on for 7 more moves, each with its explanation.
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