A80

Dutch Defense

Key moves: 1.d4 f5

The Dutch Defence is an aggressive response to 1.d4 where Black immediately unbalances the position. The Stonewall (...d5, ...e6, ...f5), Classical (...d6, ...e5), and Leningrad (...g6) are the main systems.

History & Notable Players

Named by Elias Stein in the 18th century. It has been used by Botvinnik, Alekhine, and more recently by Hikaru Nakamura.

Best Games

Keymer,Vincent vs Kamsky,G0-1
54th Biel GM 2021 • 2021★ Notable
Melkumyan,H vs Le Quang Liem1-0
PNWCC Online Blitz JP 12 • 2020★ Notable
Rapport,R vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
Saint Louis Blitz 2019 • 2019★ Notable
Gelfand,B vs Nepomniachtchi,I1/2-1/2
Tal Memorial Blitz 2014 • 2014★ Notable
Kramnik,V vs Svidler,P0-1
FIDE Candidates 2014 • 2014★ Notable
Gelfand,B vs Nakamura,Hi0-1
Zurich CC Rapid 2014 • 2014★ Notable
Aronian,L vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
Sinquefield Cup 2013 • 2013★ Notable
Grischuk,A vs Nakamura,Hi1/2-1/2
20th Amber Blindfold • 2011★ Notable
Grischuk,A vs Topalov,V1-0
20th Amber Rapid • 2011★ Notable
Jones, Lee vs Kramnik, Vladimir0-1
Wch U18 • 1990★ Notable
Portisch, Lajos vs Mednis, Edmar John1/2-1/2
Wch U20 final-A • 1955★ Notable
Duda,J vs Firouzja,Alireza1-0
Chessable Masters Losers • 2025
Grischuk,A vs Kamsky,G1/2-1/2
Titled Tue 28th May Late • 2024
Duda,J vs Firouzja,Alireza0-1
Chess.com Classic Div 1 W • 2024
Duda,J vs Firouzja,Alireza1/2-1/2
Chess.com Classic Div 1 W • 2024
Firouzja,Alireza vs Kamsky,G0-1
Titled Tue 27th Feb Early • 2024
Carlsen,M vs So,W1/2-1/2
chess.com SpeedChess 2023 • 2023
Firouzja,Alireza vs Kamsky,G1-0
Titled Tue 8th Aug Late • 2023
Grischuk,A vs Kamsky,G1-0
Titled Tue 16th Aug Late • 2022
Grischuk,A vs Nakamura,Hi0-1
Chess.com RCC Wk24 Swiss • 2022

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