Dutch Defense: Alapin Variation
ECO A80 ยท Dutch Defense
The Dutch Defense: Alapin Variation (A80) is a chess opening in the Dutch Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. d4 f5 2. Qd3.
Moves: 1. d4 f5 2. Qd3
About this opening
The Alapin Variation of the Dutch (1.d4 f5 2.Qd3) brings the queen out very early to d3, intending to prepare e4 and surprise the usual schemes. Developing the queen so soon, however, goes against principle: Black develops with gain of tempo and gets comfortable play. It is a rare, eccentric anti-Dutch, geared more toward surprise than a real advantage.