Dutch DefenseA80

Alapin Variation

1. d4 f5 2. Qd3

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Every move explained, never a dead end.

Both sides plans

White's plan

Occupy the center, develop quickly, castle, then pick a wing.

Black's plan

Contest the center before White occupies all of it.

The line, move by move

  1. 1. d4d4 occupies the center.
  2. ... f5f5 controls e4.
  3. 2. Qd3Qd3 controls d4 and e4.
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