Chess Openings – Dutch Defense
The Dutch Defense has lost its popularity over the years, but it’s still an interesting ploy which can be applied along with the other chess strategies. In this section, we are going to learn about the Dutch Defense which is a move to counter attack the white’s king side. This kind of defense is used when white opens with 1.d4 to which black responds with f5. The moment black plays f5, it prevents white from moving e4 to avoid it from being captured by the former. Now, we look into the possibilities of white’s response which could either be with the pawn moving to g3 to bring the bishop in g2 square or, moving the pawn to c4 to bring the knight out to c3 square.
But soon after the moves 1.d4, f5 have been made and as we assume white to move g3, black can respond with e6. If you observe the video carefully, you will notice that e6 prevents white from moving its pawn further into d5 although white has the option to open c4 to push d5 further into d6. But still f5 gives protection to f7.
Later, we will see how we move the bishop in c8 as it is cramped for any movement along d7, e6 and f5. Assuming white moves its bishop into g2 we see black moving the knight to f6 square. Kevin further explores the various options of attack and counterattack and explains them with meticulous detail. Learn it, grab an opponent and your favorite chess set and give it a try.
