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Queen's Gambit Declined

Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation: what should White play?

Best move

a3+0.24

White to move. The engine's choice is a3 (+0.24).

Games played
3.30M
To move
White
Evaluation
+0.24
Depth
25

What else gets played here

Move choices from 3.30M games in the opening book, with the engine's evaluation of each.

MoveEvaluationPlayedGamesWhite score
a3Engine pick+0.240%055%
Bd2+0.260%053%
e3+0.240%057%
Qa4++0.230%053%
Nf3+0.190%057%

Frequently asked questions

What is the best move for White in the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation?

a3 (+0.24). White to move. The engine's choice is a3 (+0.24).

How often does this position occur?

This position has been reached 3.30M times in the opening book.