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Discover a powerful counter to the Queen's Gambit in this 15-minute chess video lesson by GM Igor Smirnov. Learn about the Symmetrical Defense, also known as the Austrian Defense or Double Queen's Gambit, which arises after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c5. Explore various lines and responses, including a potential winning position for Black in just 7 moves with a 78% win rate. Analyze game examples featuring top players like Hikaru Nakamura, Magnus Carlsen, and Ding Liren. Gain insights into this surprising opening choice, used in only 2% of games, and understand its strategic implications for both White and Black.
