Dutch Defense: Leningrad, Basman System

1.d4 f5 2.g3 c6 3.Bg2 g6 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.O-O Nh6

ECO A81

The Dutch Defense: Leningrad, Basman System is a chess opening line in the Dutch Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 f5 2.g3 c6 3.Bg2 g6 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.O-O Nh6.

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

The defining move Nh6 is chosen by Black on move 5.

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