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A90

Dutch Defense: Classical 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.

Top Players in this Opening

Radjabov,T19 gamesJussupow, Artur18 gamesRadjabov, Teimour13 gamesShort, Nigel D13 gamesCarlsen,M12 gamesAlekhine, Alexander11 gamesBeliavsky, Alexander G10 gamesBronstein, David I8 gamesBotvinnik, Mikhail8 gamesPortisch, Lajos8 games

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