Dutch DefenseA80

Korchnoi Attack

1. d4 f5 2. h3

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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. h3h3 repositions the pawn.
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