Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Smyslov Variation

The opening is a variation of the Queen's Gambit Accepted, featuring a solid defense and strategic maneuvering.

The Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Smyslov Variation is a chess opening that begins with a series of moves designed to establish a solid defense for Black. After White's initial pawn move to d4, Black responds with Nf6, aiming to control the center and develop the knight. White then plays Nf3, mirroring Black's move and reinforcing control over the center. Black continues with d5, accepting the gambit and capturing the pawn on c4.

White responds with e3, reinforcing the pawn on d4 and preparing to develop the light-squared bishop. Black plays e6, solidifying the pawn structure and preparing to develop the dark-squared bishop. White then plays Bxc4, recapturing the pawn and developing the bishop to an active square. Black responds with c5, challenging White's central control and aiming to undermine the pawn structure.

White castles kingside, securing the king's safety and connecting the rooks. Black plays a6, preventing any potential bishop pins and preparing to develop the queen's bishop. White continues with Qe2, connecting the rooks and preparing to potentially support the e3 pawn. Black plays b5, expanding on the queenside and potentially gaining space advantage.

White develops the light-squared bishop to b3, eyeing the weakened pawn on c4 and potentially preparing to put pressure on Black's position. Black develops the light-squared bishop to d6, aiming to control the central squares and potentially preparing to castle kingside. This opening variation is known for its solid defense by Black and strategic maneuvering, setting the stage for an interesting and dynamic middlegame.