A87
Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation
1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. Nf3
The Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A87. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. Nf3.
It belongs to the Dutch Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.
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