Arjun Kalyan's masterclass on 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 h6!?

Sagar ShahOctober 27, 20261 min read

The Queen's Gambit Declined is a very solid opening that begins with 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6. Now the most common reply to this is 3.Nc3 and there are many moves that can be played here for Black, but GM Arjun Kalyan, one of the assistant coaches/seconds of the Indian women's team at the Chess Olympiad 2026, recommends the very interesting 3...h6!?

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Sagar Shah
Sagar Shah is a chess lover at heart. He likes to create things around chess and loves the sport dearly. Chess has impacted his life deeply and he wishes to spread the joy of chess to more people.