Dutch Defense: Queen's Knight Variation

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Opening Overview: Dutch Defense: Queen's Knight Variation

By playing Nc3, the player enters the Dutch Defense: Queen's Knight Variation, a system within the Dutch Defense complex. Departing from the popular Dutch Defense (g3), this line chooses Nc3. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move exerts pressure on e4 and d5.

Critical Concepts

  • Focus on maneuvering and wing expansion.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Locked Center, Fianchetto

The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion. Data analysis shows a 38% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Dutch: 2.c4 Nf6 3.Nc3, Queen's Knight Variation, Dutch, Dutch with c4 & Nc3

Stockfish Analysis of Dutch Defense: Queen's Knight Variation:
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Technical Details for Dutch Defense: Queen's Knight Variation

  • ECO Code: A85
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 38% / B: 38%
  • Moves: 8
  • Aliases: Dutch: 2.c4 Nf6 3.Nc3, Queen's Knight Variation, Dutch, Dutch with c4 & Nc3, Queen's Knight Variation, Dutch
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