Queen's Gambit Declined Holz a trainer and a long-time

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Queen's Gambit Declined Holz a trainer and a long-timeAs an answer to 1. d4, the Queen's Gambit Declined is "Mr. Reliable". Many world champions have enjoyed playing this opening and the solid reputation of the Queen's Gambit has never been in question. After the moves 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6, Black establishes a solid center and plays in the classical style, simply wanting to develop and quickly castle short to maintain control in the center. The Queen's Gambit Declined is popular with club players and