Learning with "chunks"

A detailed description of the concept of chunks can be found here: http://blog.chess.com/matzleeach/train-your-chess-skill-using-priciples-of-neuropsychology

This method of training makes sense to me. So, I am going to start posting similar positions and trying to chunk the positions characteristics and concepts into my memory.

I am going to start with some d4 openings. I like d4 openings as they seem to have more similarities in the positions that arise from them than e4. Not to mention that 1.d4 is statistically better. I am going to start with the Queen's Gambit Declined (D30) white wins 39.9%, black wins 22.4%, draws 37.7%. Slightly more popular than this line is the Slav.

QGD- 

General Concepts

Playing 2...e6 releases Black's dark-squared bishop, while obstructing his light-squared bishop. By declining White's temporary pawn sacrifice, Black erects a solid position; the pawns on d5 and e6 give Black a foothold in the center. The Queen's Gambit Declined has the reputation of being one of Black's most reliable defenses to 1.d4. In this situation, White will try to exploit the passivity of Black's light-squared bishop, and Black will try to release it, trade it, or prove that, while passive, the bishop has a useful defensive role.

An eventual ...dxc4 by Black will surrender the center to White, and Black will usually not do this unless he can extract a concession, usually in the form of gaining a tempo, by capturing on c4 only after White has played Bd3 first. In the Orthodox Line, the 'fight for the tempo' revolves around White's efforts to play all other useful developing moves prior to playing Bd3.

Games-

Capablanca:http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chess.pl?playercomp=white&pid=47544&eco=D30&title=Capablanca+playing+Queen's+Gambit+Declined+(D30)+as+White+

Karpov:http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chess.pl?playercomp=white&pid=20719&eco=D30&title=Karpov+playing+Queen's+Gambit+Declined+(D30)+as+White+

Petrosian:http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chess.pl?pid=16149&playercomp=white&eco=D30

Kasparov:http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chess.pl?pid=15940&playercomp=white&eco=D30

Suggest you buy Johan Hellsten, Mastering Opening Strategy (June 2012).

It's all chunks too.  But much easier to ingest.