Dutch Defence

( ECO code A80-99 ): 1.d4 f5

Black aims to use e4-square as a support square for his attack.

Pros

1. Center Control: Dutch Defense, f5 move increases control in the center and makes it harder for white to play e4. It can help black gain pawn control in the center. Especially in Stonewall, black creates a solid center with c6 and e6 pawns.

2. Dynamic Play: Dutch Defense offers an active and aggressive style of play.

3. Possibility of Wing Play: f5 move allows black to establish an active game on the kingside. Black can launch a rapid attack on the kingside with moves such as g6, h6 and Rg8.

Cons

1. Weak Squares: f5 move can weaken e6 and g6 squares

2.Risky Structure: Early pawn sacrifices can disrupt the pawn structure around the king and make it open to white attacks.

3.Theoretical Knowledge Requirement: Theoretical knowledge is needed to play this opening effectively. Black players need to be prepared for different variations of white.

A80: Dutch Defence : 1.d4 f5

A81: Dutch Defence with 2.g3: 1.d4 f5 2.g3

A82: Dutch Defence, Staunton Gambit: 1.d4 f5 2.e4

A83: ............., Staunton Gambit with 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bg5 :    1.d4 f5 2.e4 fxe4 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bg5 Example game A83

A84: ............., 2.c4: 1.d4 f5 2.c4

A85: ............., 2.c4 Nf6 3.Nc3:    1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.Nc3

A86: Dutch Defence, Leningrad Variation sidelines:    1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3

A87: .................................. with 5.Nf3:    1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 Nf6 3.g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.Nf3

A88: .................................. main line 7...c6:    1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.Nf3 O-O 6.O-O d6 7.Nc3 c6 Example games A88

A89: .................................. main line 7...Nc6:    1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.Nf3 O-O 6.O-O d6 7.Nc3 Nc6 Example game A89

A90: Dutch Defence sidelines and Stonewall: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6

A91: Dutch Defence, Classical Variation sidelines: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7

A92: Dutch Defence, Classical Stonewall with ...Be7 and early deviations: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3

A93: Dutch Defence, Classical Stonewall with 7.b3:    1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 d5 6.OO O-O 7.b3

A94: .................................. with 7.b3 c6 8.Ba3:    1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 d5 6.O-O O-O 7.b3 c6 8.Ba3 Example gams A94

A95: .................................. with 7.Nc3 c6:    1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 d5 6.O-O O-O 7.Nc3 c6 Example game A95

A96: Dutch Defence, Ilyin-Genevsky Variation: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 O-O 6.O-O d6

A97: Dutch Defence, Ilyin-Genevsky Variation: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 O-O 6.O-O d6 7.Nc3 Qe8

A98: .................................. with 8.Qc2:    1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 O-O 6.O-O d6 7.Nc3 Qe8 8.Qc2 Example game A98

A99: .................................. with 8.b3:    1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 O-O 6.O-O d6 7.Nc3 Qe8 8.b3 Example game A99