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Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Blackburne Attack
Overview
Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Blackburne Attack is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A91), 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 9 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. g3 e6 4. Bg2 Be7 5. Nh3.
The line refines Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- A91
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 9
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Statistics from Lichess
19,604 games · White 54.0% / Draw 5.7% / Black 40.3%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| O-O | 16,277 | |
| d6 | 1,771 | |
| c6 | 642 | |
| d5 | 415 | |
| h6 | 209 | |
| Nc6 | 130 | |
| Ne4 | 41 | |
| Bb4+ | 26 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:58:31
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