Queen's Gambit Exchange Variation - A Strategic White Repertoire

The Exchange Variation in the Queen's Gambit (1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 2.Nc3 Nf6 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Bg5) is one of the most common lines after 1.d4. It is a classical opening that has been regularly used since the middle of the 20th century. It is played at the highest level and is still part of the repertoire of most of the world's elite players.