Dutch Defense: Bladel Variation

1.d4 f5 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Nh6

ECO A84

The Dutch Defense: Bladel Variation is a chess opening line in the Dutch Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 f5 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Nh6.

It is catalogued under code A84 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Nh6 is chosen by Black on move 3.

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