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Dutch Defense: Classical Variation

ECO A909 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. g3 e6 4. Bg2 d5 5. Nf3

The Dutch Defense: Classical Variation (A90) reaches this position after 9 half-moves, with Black to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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