Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, American Attack

1.d4 f5 2.e4 fxe4 3.Nd2

ECO A82

The Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, American Attack is a chess opening line in the Dutch Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 f5 2.e4 fxe4 3.Nd2.

It is catalogued under code A82 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Nd2 is chosen by White on move 3.

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