Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Ilyin-Zhenevsky Variation

The Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Ilyin-Zhenevsky Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A97 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 7 moves: 1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. g3 e6 4. Bg2 Be7 5. Nf3 O-O 6. O-O d6 7. Nc3 Qe8. The resulting position leaves white to move.