A87

Dutch Defense: Leningrad 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.

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Reggio Emilia8990 • 1989
Hjartarson, Johann vs Beliavsky, Alexander G1/2-1/2
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Afifi, Assem vs Jussupow, Artur1/2-1/2
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Titled Tue 14th May Late • 2024
Kim,Yoon-Young vs Kamsky,G0-1
Titled Tue 30th Apr Early • 2024
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Titled Tue 30th Jan Late • 2024

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