A99
Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Ilyin-Zhenevsky Variation, Modern Main Line
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.
Top Players in this Opening
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Best Games
Jussupow, Artur vs Comp Rebel Ischia0-1
Ischia blitz m 1997
Smyslov, Vassily vs Rumens, David E1-0
Hastings7677 1976
Portisch, Lajos vs Rossolimo, Nicolas1-0
Monte Carlo 1969
Portisch, Lajos vs Corden, Martyn J1-0
Hastings6970 1969
Portisch, Lajos vs Farago, Ivan1/2-1/2
HUN-ch 1968
Najdorf, Miguel vs Olivera, Alfredo1-0
Buenos Aires 1964
Donner, Jan Hein vs Larsen, Bent1-0
Hoogovens 1964
Najdorf, Miguel vs Heidenfeld, Wolfgang0-1
Torremolinos 1961
Smyslov, Vassily vs Milic, Borislav1/2-1/2
JUG-URS 1956
Larsen, Bent vs Olafsson, Fridrik0-1
Oslo m 1955
Najdorf, Miguel vs Ivkov, Borislav1-0
Bled 1950