Dutch Defense: Manhattan Gambit, Anti-Classical Line

1.d4 f5 2.Qd3 e6 3.g4

ECO A80

The Dutch Defense: Manhattan Gambit, Anti-Classical Line is a chess opening line in the Dutch Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 f5 2.Qd3 e6 3.g4.

It is catalogued under code A80 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move g4 is chosen by White on move 3.

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