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Queen's Gambit Accepted: Smyslov Variation

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Overview

Queen's Gambit Accepted: Smyslov Variation (ECO D25) is a gambit in Queen's Gambit Accepted: Normal Variation, reached after 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. e3 g6 — 4 moves.

In 42,500 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 53.2%, Black 40.9% and 5.9% were drawn. White's most played move here is 5. Bxc4, in 93% of those games.

ECO code
D25
Group
Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
Length
4 moves
Parent
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Normal Variation

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Statistics from Lichess

42,500 games · White 53.2% / Draw 5.9% / Black 40.9%

MovesGamesW / D / B
Bxc439,579
Nc32,313
Be2111
Nbd2102
Ne579
Qa4+77
g360
h339

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:55:37

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