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CLEARANCE - Queen's Gambit Declined - D'Costa & Murphy Wood Chess Pieces Chess Pieces a {list-style-type:circleThe Queens Gambit Declined (known as the QGD) is the Mr. Reliable of responses to 1. d4. A favourite of many of the world champions, both past and present, its reputation has never been called into question. After the moves 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 black sets up a solid centre and plays in a classical style; intending simple development, and quick castling to maintain central control. The QGD is a favourite of both club and professional players alike, due to