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Dutch Defense: Nimzo-Dutch Variation, Alekhine Variation
Overview
Dutch Defense: Nimzo-Dutch Variation, Alekhine Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A90), 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.
The line arises from 10 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. g3 e6 4. Bg2 Bb4+ 5. Bd2 Be7.
The line refines Dutch Defense: Nimzo-Dutch Variation, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- A90
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 10
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Statistics from Lichess
5,409 games · White 49.5% / Draw 6.6% / Black 43.9%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 2,125 | |
| Nc3 | 2,058 | |
| Nh3 | 691 | |
| Bc3 | 149 | |
| e3 | 71 | |
| Qc2 | 68 | |
| a3 | 44 | |
| Bg5 | 44 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:11:59
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