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A803 plies · black to move
Dutch Defense: Raphael Variation
The Dutch Defense: Raphael Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A80 in the Flank Openings family, characterized by moves like 1.c4, 1.Nf3, or 1.f4, aiming to control the center indirectly. It is reached after 2 moves: 1. d4 f5 2. Nc3. The resulting position leaves black to move.
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Moves
1. d4 f5 2. Nc3
Resulting Position (FEN)
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