A85
Dutch Defense: Queen's Knight Variation
1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. Nc3
The Dutch Defense: Queen's Knight Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A85. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. Nc3.
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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