A variation of this sequence with the Elephant Trap is named after an event at Cambridge Springs. Siegbert Tarrasch developed a response to this sequence, whose main line leads to semi-open c- and e-files. Adolf Albin names a sharp “counter” to this sequence that he used against Emanuel Lasker. In 1927, Alexander Alekhine and Jose Raul Capablanca began over 30 games in a row with this sequence’s (*) “declined” version. Bobby Fischer avoided playing [emphasize] against this opening with an Indian Defense, instead of moving a central piece. Despite its name, if this sequence is “accepted,” the sacrificed material is only a temporary loss. This opening begins with the moves d4, d5, and c4. For 10 points, name this common chess opening for white, which also names a 2020 Netflix miniseries starring Anya Taylor-Joy. ■END■
ANSWER: Queen’s Gambit [accept The Queen’s Gambit; accept d4 d5 c4 until read; accept Queen’s Gambit Declined or Queen’s Gambit Accepted; prompt on QGD or QGA]
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