A83

Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Alekhine Variation

1. d4 f5 2. e4 fxe4 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 g6 5. h4

The Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Alekhine Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A83. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 f5 2. e4 fxe4 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 g6 5. h4.

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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