Tree path 4 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Dutch Defense › Fianchetto Attack › Dutch Defense: Blackburne Variation
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- Queen's Pawn Game A40
- Dutch Defense A80
- Fianchetto Attack A81
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Dutch Defense: Blackburne Variation
Overview
Dutch Defense: Blackburne Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A81), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
It is reached after 7 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. d4 f5 2. g3 Nf6 3. Bg2 e6 4. Nh3.
The line refines Dutch Defense: Fianchetto Attack, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- A81
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 7
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Statistics from Lichess
34,431 games · White 55.2% / Draw 5.8% / Black 39.0%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Be7 | 14,883 | |
| d5 | 10,556 | |
| d6 | 2,310 | |
| Nc6 | 1,949 | |
| c6 | 1,576 | |
| h6 | 749 | |
| c5 | 689 | |
| Bb4+ | 628 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:32:36
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