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A89

Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Matulovic Variation

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Overview

Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Matulovic Variation is a named branch in the Flank Openings group of chess theory, classified under ECO A89.

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

The line arises from 14 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 f5 2. g3 Nf6 3. Bg2 g6 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. O-O O-O 6. c4 d6 7. Nc3 Nc6.

In the opening tree, this line branches off from Dutch Defense: Semi-Leningrad Variation, part of the broader Queen's Pawn Game system.

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ECO code
A89
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
14
Parent
Dutch Defense: Semi-Leningrad Variation

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