Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense

ECO D38

Move order

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3 Bb4

Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (D38)abcdefgh12345678

Ideas

ECO D covers queen-pawn games and closed structures, including many Gambits and the Queen's Gambit complex. White builds a pawn center and keeps the position more closed than after 1. e4. This entry tracks a longer branch in the opening tree. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.

Play this opening against Maia