A82 · Semi-Closed · a defense for Black

Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, American Attack

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1.d4f52.e4fxe43.Nd2
Live databaseLichess 1600–2000 · blitz + rapid
Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, American Attack745 games · Black to move
MoveWhite / draw / BlackPlayedGamesScore
73%54759%
24%18061%
0.8%650%
0.5%425%
0.5%438%
0.3%250%
0.1%10%
0.1%1100%
Category
Semi-Closed
First move
1.d4
ECO
A82
Line
1. d4 f5 2. e4 fxe4 3. Nd2
GambitSharpAggressive
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Botvinnik used the Dutch in world-championship matches, and Bent Larsen made a career of its fighting spirit. 1...f5 grabs kingside space before White finishes tying a shoe — at the cost of weakening the king forever. It remains the sharpest honest answer to 1.d4.

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