Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit
1.d4 f5 2.e4
The Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit is a chess opening line in the Dutch Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 f5 2.e4.
It is catalogued under code A82 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).
The defining move e4 is chosen by White on move 2.
6 named continuations branch from this position, including the American Attack and the Tartakower Variation.
Named variations
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