Annotated by searcoid (1545): Queens Gambit Accepted. Forces black to defend vulnerable f7. Easiest way to defend f7, however, does it hinder black's development? Could this have been left until later? This is a free development move, not forced by Bb4, though that is the obvious reply to keep the knight pinned. Invites the exchange, hoping to open up the g file, while also bringing the queen into play. Black… |