Queen's Gambit Accepted 3.e4 b5 Caveman style in 60 Minutes

After 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.e4, Black has a very important decision to make, as he does not want to allow White to regain the pawn without a fight. In 2014, the idea of ​​3...b5 enjoyed some popularity, but this concept had a short lifespan. In the critical line after 4.a4 c6 5.axb5 cxb5 6.Nc3, Black was ready to give up the exchange after 6...a6 7.Nxb5 axb5 8.Rxa8, with interesting, if not entirely solid, play. Recently, the move 6...Qb6!? has been tried, often with some success, and it certainly deserves closer study. The resulting positions are new and can catch the opponent off guard. Apart from this complicated main line, lesser-known alternatives for White in earlier moves are also discussed. This makes it a complete repertoire for Black against the Queen's Gambit Accepted with 3.e4, making 3...b5 an intriguing alternative to 3...e5.