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A90

Dutch Defense: Classical Variation

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Overview

Dutch Defense: Classical Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A90), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.

Play reaches this position via 1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. g3 e6 4. Bg2, after 7 plies of opening development.

The line refines Dutch Defense: Fianchetto Variation, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.

The line splits into 3 documented sub-systems: Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Dutch Defense: Nimzo-Dutch Variation.

In total, the branch covers 20 sub-variations across all depths.

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ECO code
A90
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
7
Parent
Dutch Defense: Fianchetto Variation
Direct variations
3
Total in subtree
20

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Variations (3)

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