Chess Openings

Dutch Defense: Fianchetto Attack

ECO A81 ยท Dutch Defense

The Dutch Defense: Fianchetto Attack (A81) is a chess opening in the Dutch Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. d4 f5 2. g3.

Moves: 1. d4 f5 2. g3

About this opening

The Fianchetto Attack (1.d4 f5 2.g3) is the reference positional reply against the Dutch: White develops the bishop to g2 to control the long diagonal, blunt Black's e4 outpost and prepare sound play in the center and on the queenside. It is regarded as one of the best weapons against the Dutch, denying Black the most direct attacking schemes.

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