Semi-Closed · a defense for Black

Dutch Defense: Omega-Isis Gambit

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1.d4f52.Nf3e5
Live databaseLichess 1600–2000 · blitz + rapid
Dutch Defense: Omega-Isis Gambit3.1k games · White to move
MoveWhite / draw / BlackPlayedGamesScore
52%1.6k65%
32%98764%
4%12656%
2.6%8361%
2.5%7761%
1.7%5466%
1.7%5263%
1.1%3347%
0.9%2952%
0.7%2383%
Category
Semi-Closed
First move
1.d4
ECO
A80
Line
1. d4 f5 2. Nf3 e5
GambitSharp
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Botvinnik and Bronstein both played the Dutch in their 1951 world-championship match. Alekhine tried it against Euwe in 1935 and lost the 'Pearl of Zandvoort' with it, which is the honest half of its reputation. 1...f5 grabs kingside space before White finishes tying a shoe — at the cost of weakening the king forever.

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