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A92

Dutch Defense: Alekhine 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

Short, Nigel D8 gamesAlekhine, Alexander5 gamesBronstein, David I5 gamesLarsen, Bent4 gamesGeller, Efim P3 gamesPetrosian, Tigran V3 gamesJussupow, Artur2 gamesReshevsky, Samuel Herman2 gamesPolgar, Zsuzsa2 gamesPortisch, Lajos2 games

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