The Dutch Defence: 1.d4 f5 2.c4... Nc6 arises after 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.Nf3 0-0 6.0-0 d6 7.Nc3 Nc6 and falls under ECO code A89. With 127,041 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... 5.Nf3. Among the most prolific practitioners on the White side are Mathias Roeder (8 games), Srdjan Panzalovic (8 games), Ivan Farago (7 games). On the Black side, notable exponents include Peter Welz (26 games), Milan Bjelajac (21 games), Mladen Zelic (19 games).
Statistics
Based on 127,041 Lichess games across all rating levels:
- White wins: 46.1%
- Black wins: 46.9%
- Draws: 7%
The statistics show a roughly balanced opening where both sides have equal chances.
Practice on Chessiverse
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