The Dutch Defence: 1.d4 f5 2.c4... 5.Nf3 arises after 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.Nf3 and falls under ECO code A87. With 149,596 Lichess games across all rating levels, it is a specialized opening choice.
History and Notable Players
It arises from the Dutch Defence: 1.d4 f5 2.c4... 3.g3. Among the most prolific practitioners on the White side are Robert 1 Ruck (11 games), Bogdan Lalic (9 games), Srdjan Panzalovic (8 games). On the Black side, notable exponents include Thanh Trang Hoang (26 games), Vladimir P Malaniuk (22 games), Georg Danner (19 games).
Statistics
Based on 149,596 Lichess games across all rating levels:
- White wins: 49.6%
- Black wins: 44.2%
- Draws: 6.3%
White holds a moderate edge statistically, though Black has good practical chances.
Main Lines and Variations
After 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.Nf3, the main continuations include:
- Dutch Defence: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.Nf3 0-0 6.0-0 d6 7.Nc3 c6
- Dutch Defence: 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.Nf3 0-0 6.0-0 d6 7.Nc3 Nc6
Each of these lines leads to distinct types of positions and requires its own understanding of the resulting pawn structures and piece placements.
Practice on Chessiverse
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