Queen’s Pawn Game

Here’s a detailed analysis: 1. d4 d5 This is a standard opening move, known as the Queen’s Pawn Game. Both players are establishing a solid pawn presence in the center of the board. 2. e3 e6 This move supports the d5 pawn and prepares for the development of the bishop to d6. 3. Bd3 Bb4 Black pins the knight on f3 to the white king, putting pressure on the center. 4. c3 Bd6 Black continues to develop its pieces, fianchettoing the bishop on d6. 5. Nf3 Qf6 Black’s queen moves early, and White’s queen bishop has already been developed. This could be risky as the queen may become a target. 6. Nbd2 Ne7 Both sides are focusing on piece development. 7. e4 Bf4 Black seems to be provoking White’s bishop to move again. 8. e5 Qh6 The queenside is quite cramped for Black. The move Qh6 prepares for castling kingside. 9. g3 Bg5 Black retreats the bishop to g5. 10. Nxg5 Qxg5 An exchange occurs on g5, resulting in doubled pawns for Black. 11.