Dutch DefenseA82

Staunton Gambit Accepted

1. d4 f5 2. e4 fxe4

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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. e4e4 strikes at the center.
  4. ... fxe4fxe4 captures a pawn, occupies the center.
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Staunton Gambit Accepted (A82) · Dutch Defense · OpeningMate