Dutch Defense: Classical Variation (A96)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.14

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 38.6% Draws: 30.1% Black Wins: 31.3%

Strategic Overview

The Dutch Defense: Classical Variation (ECO code A96) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. d4 f5 2. g3 Nf6 3. Bg2 e6 4. Nf3 Be7 5. O-O O-O 6. c4 d6
UCI Move Path
d2d4 f7f5 g2g3 g8f6 f1g2 e7e6 g1f3 f8e7 e1g1 e8g8 c2c4 d7d6
Repertoire Training

Import this opening directly into your client-side repertoires to drill or review using spaced repetition.

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Dutch Defense: Fianchetto Variation (A81)