A85

Dutch Defense: Queen's Knight Variation

Key moves: 1.d4 f5

The Dutch Defence is an aggressive response to 1.d4 where Black immediately unbalances the position. The Stonewall (...d5, ...e6, ...f5), Classical (...d6, ...e5), and Leningrad (...g6) are the main systems.

History & Notable Players

Named by Elias Stein in the 18th century. It has been used by Botvinnik, Alekhine, and more recently by Hikaru Nakamura.

Best Games

Aronian,L vs Kamsky,G1/2-1/2
Sinquefield Cup 2013 • 2013★ Notable
Radjabov,T vs Bartel,Mat1-0
FIDE WCh KO • 2004★ Notable
Postny, E. vs Radjabov, Teimour1/2-1/2
Wch U18 • 1999★ Notable
Bronstein, David I vs Botvinnik, Mikhail0-1
World Championship 19th • 1951★ Notable
Bronstein, David I vs Botvinnik, Mikhail1/2-1/2
World Championship 19th • 1951★ Notable
Steinitz, William vs Chigorin, Mikhail1-0
World Championship 4th • 1892★ Notable
Steinitz, William vs Chigorin, Mikhail1-0
World Championship 2nd • 1889★ Notable
Caruana,F vs Kamsky,G1-0
Titled Tue 4th Jul Late • 2023
Dreev,A vs Vachier Lagrave,M0-1
Lindores Abbey Tal Mem • 2021
Topalov,V vs Rapport,R1-0
12th Hainan Danzhou GM • 2021
Le Quang Liem vs Nepomniachtchi,I0-1
Saint Louis Blitz 2017 • 2017
Rusev,K vs Nepomniachtchi,I1/2-1/2
41st Olympiad Open 2014 • 2014
Topalov,V vs Vallejo Pons,F1-0
41st Olympiad Open 2014 • 2014
Ivanchuk,V vs Ponomariov,R1-0
SportAccord Blitz Men 2013 • 2013
Mamedyarov,S vs Ponomariov,R0-1
ACP Cup 2013 • 2013
Mamedyarov,S vs Nakamura,Hi0-1
SportAccord Blindfold Men 2012 • 2012
Radjabov,T vs Nakamura,Hi1-0
7th Tal Mem Blitz • 2012
Topalov,V vs Polgar,Ju0-1
Ajedrez UNAM KO • 2010
Portisch,L vs Timman,J1/2-1/2
King's Tournament • 2007
Radjabov,T vs Vallejo Pons,F1-0
Amber Blindfold • 2007

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