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A909 plies · black to move
Dutch Defense: Classical Variation
The Dutch Defense: Classical Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A90 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 5 moves: 1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. g3 e6 4. Bg2 d5 5. Nf3. The resulting position leaves black to move.
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1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. g3 e6 4. Bg2 d5 5. Nf3
Resulting Position (FEN)
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