Dutch: 2.Bg5 d5

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Opening Overview: Dutch: 2.Bg5 d5

By playing d5, the player enters the Dutch: 2.Bg5 d5, a system within the Dutch complex. Departing from the common Dutch (c6), this line chooses d5. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a statistically stronger weapon. This move exerts pressure on e4 and c4. Note that engines consider this speculative, often preferring safer alternatives.

Critical Concepts

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

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Data analysis shows a 42% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Stockfish Analysis of Dutch: 2.Bg5 d5:
+0.98 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Dutch: 2.Bg5 d5

  • ECO Code: A80
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 42% / B: 22%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: None
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