1.d4 According to Dreev – Fight the Queen’s Gambit Accepted March 26, 2025

Following the success of the 1.d4 According to Dreev series, GM Alexey Dreev and GM Pier Luigi Basso return with a powerful new chapter—Fight the Queen’s Gambit Accepted. This course provides a complete and ambitious repertoire for White after:

1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.e4

This aggressive continuation challenges Black from the very first moves, setting the tone for dynamic and initiative-driven play. Unlike more reserved systems, 3.e4 seizes central space and creates immediate tactical and strategic dilemmas for the opponent.

So far, the sequence 1.d4 According to Dreev consists of the following courses:

🚀 What Makes This Course Special?

✅ Deep Theoretical Preparation:
All of the most critical lines—such as 3…e5, 3…Nf6, 3…Nc6, and the tricky 3…b5—are covered with fresh ideas and novelties. You’ll learn how to handle modern responses and sideline ideas with confidence.

✅ Signature Dreev Style:
As always, the analysis is practical, ambitious, and backed by elite-level experience. You’ll find multiple novelties, sharp evaluations, and brilliant positional explanations throughout.

✅ Key Lines Covered:

• 3…e5 – Classical response, analyzed in depth.

• 3…Nf6 4.e5 Nd5 5.Bxc4 – Includes sublines with 5…Nb6, 5…Nc6 (“Carlsen Line”), and 5…Bf5 (“Jobava Line”).

• 3…Nc6 – Rare but strategically challenging; thoroughly analyzed.

• 3…b5 – The so-called Engine Line, practical antidotes provided.

• 3…e6 / 3…c5 – Less common systems, but packed with hidden venom.

• 6…Bc5 and 6…Bb4+ – Creative and aggressive ideas that need precise handling.

📦 What’s Inside?

• 12 Theoretical Chapters – Full coverage of all major QGA lines

• 20 Interactive Test Positions – Test your understanding with key moments

• Memory Booster – The ultimate tool for easy practice and revision

• Video Version – Over 4 hours of high-level video lessons

• Basso’s 15-Minute Repertoire – A lightning overview for fast learners

🔥 Why Choose This Repertoire?

This course is for players who:

• Want to avoid drawish sidelines and play for a real advantage with White

• Like to challenge classical defenses and stay ahead of modern theory

• Enjoy active, initiative-based play with long-term positional potential

Whether you’re facing a prepared opponent or a club-level player who dabbles in the QGA, you’ll be ready to take control of the game right from move 3.

📚 Part of the 1.d4 According to Dreev Series

This course is the latest addition to the growing and highly praised 1.d4 According to Dreev repertoire series. If you’re serious about building a complete 1.d4 repertoire with guidance from one of the world’s most respected theoreticians, make sure to explore the previous chapters:

🔗 1.d4 According to Dreev – Fight the King’s Indian
🔗 1.d4 According to Dreev – Fight the Grunfeld Defence
🔗 1.d4 According to Dreev – Setups with …c7-c5
🔗 1.d4 According to Dreev – Play the Catalan – Part 1
🔗 1.d4 According to Dreev – Play the Catalan – Part 2
🔗 1.d4 According to Dreev – Fight the Slav Defense
🔗 1.d4 According to Dreev – Fight the Bogo-Indian Defense

Together with Fight the Queen’s Gambit Accepted, these courses provide a world-class repertoire for White based on 1.d4—trusted by elite players and tournament warriors alike.