Dutch DefenseA84

Classical Variation

1. d4 f5 2. c4 e6

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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. c4c4 controls d5.
  4. ... e6e6 controls d5.
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Classical Variation (A84) · Dutch Defense · OpeningMate