By starting with the moves 1.d4 d5 2.c4, white willingly sacrifice the d4 pawn, offering it as a strategic lure to entice black into accepting the gambit.
The Queen's Gambit, immortalized by the popular Netflix series of the same name, remains a highly respected and effective chess opening for white. By starting with the moves 1.d4 d5 2.c4, white willingly sacrifice the d4 pawn, offering it as a strategic lure to entice black into accepting the gambit. This sacrifice aims to achieve dominant central control and increased piece activity, setting the stage for a dynamic battle.