Dutch Defense: Blackburne Variation

1.d4 f5 2.g3 Nf6 3.Bg2 e6 4.Nh3

ECO A81

The Dutch Defense: Blackburne Variation is a chess opening line in the Dutch Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 f5 2.g3 Nf6 3.Bg2 e6 4.Nh3.

It is catalogued under code A81 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Nh3 is chosen by White on move 4.

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