Dutch Defense: Classical Variation

1.d4 f5 2.c4 e6

ECO A84

The Dutch Defense: Classical Variation is a chess opening line in the Dutch Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 f5 2.c4 e6.

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

The defining move e6 is chosen by Black on move 2.

4 named continuations branch from this position, including the Blackburne Attack and the Buenos Aires Variation.

The Dutch Defense: Classical Variation is a line of the Dutch Defense. The Dutch Defense is a chess opening that begins 1.d4 f5. Read the complete Dutch Defense guide: what it is, how to reach it, its main variations, how to play against it, and its history.

Named variations

• Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Blackburne Attack — ECO A91
• Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Buenos Aires Variation — ECO A96
• Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Huisl Variation — ECO A96
• Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Ilyin-Zhenevsky Variation — ECO A97

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