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A848 plies · white to move
Dutch Defense: Krause Variation
The Dutch Defense: Krause Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A84 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 4 moves: 1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. Nc3 d6 4. Nf3 Nc6. The resulting position leaves white to move.
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1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. Nc3 d6 4. Nf3 Nc6
Resulting Position (FEN)
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