Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation
King's Indian style with f5. Aggressive fianchetto.
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Sequence
1.d4f52.c4Nf63.g3g64.Bg2Bg75.Nf3
About this opening
The Leningrad Variation pairs the Dutch f5 pawn with the ...g6 and ...Bg7 fianchetto, in a spirit close to the King's Indian. Black aims for dynamic kingside play and the freeing ...e5 break. The position is combative and unbalanced, which makes it the most ambitious option of the Dutch. Developed by the Leningrad masters, it appeals to players who play for a win with Black.