Dutch Defense: Stonewall Variation, Modern Variation

1.d4 f5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.g3 c6 5.Bg2 d5 6.O-O Bd6

ECO A90

The Dutch Defense: Stonewall Variation, Modern Variation is a chess opening line in the Dutch Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 f5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.g3 c6 5.Bg2 d5 6.O-O Bd6.

It is catalogued under code A90 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Bd6 is chosen by Black on move 6.

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