Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Blackburne Attack

1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nh3

ECO A91

The Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Blackburne Attack is a chess opening line in the Dutch Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nh3.

It is catalogued under code A91 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Nh3 is chosen by White on move 5.

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