A96

Dutch Defense: Classical Variation

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

Reshevsky, Samuel Herman vs Larsen, Bent1/2-1/2
Santa Monica • 1966
Navara,D vs Vlachos,Anatole1-0
Titled Tue 17th Dec Early • 2024
Keymer,Vincent vs Williams,Si11-0
MrDodgy Inv 3 GpA • 2022
Gukesh,D vs Kogen,Jonathan1-0
30th North American Open • 2020
Gukesh,D vs Azarov,S1-0
51st National Congress • 2020
Le Quang Liem vs Williams,Si11-0
Titled Tuesday 23rd June • 2020
Gukesh,D vs Fadeev,S1/2-1/2
24th Abu Dhabi Masters • 2017
Giri,A vs Stefansson,Vignir Vatnar1-0
Reykjavik Open 2017 • 2017
Keymer,Vincent vs Corvi,M1/2-1/2
3rd Hofheim Spring Open • 2015
Gelfand,B vs Williams,Si10-1
28th European Club Cup • 2012
Nakamura,Hi vs Gluckie,Jamin1-0
Grand Pacific Open 2012 • 2012
Jussupow,Ar vs Paci,C1-0
ch-Euro Blitz • 2007
Khalifman,A vs Ahn,M1-0
ECU Club Cup • 2006
Shirov,A vs Williams,Si1-0
4NCL 2005-06 • 2006
Anand, Viswanathan vs Lobron, Eric1-0
Chess Classics • 1997
Topalov, Veselin vs Lobron, Eric1/2-1/2
Chess Classics • 1997
Portisch, Lajos vs Lobron, Eric1-0
Franfurt CC Ordix • 1997
Kortschnoj, Viktor vs Bellin, Robert1-0
Hastings7576 • 1976
Smyslov, Vassily vs Filipowicz, Andrzej1-0
EU-chT • 1973
Smyslov, Vassily vs Letzelter, Jean Claude1-0
Monte Carlo • 1968

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