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Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Blackburne Attack

Dutch Defense: Classical Variation, Blackburne Attack (A91) starts 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nh3. In 82 games between strong players, White wins 36%, 12% are drawn and Black wins 52%; the most played move is 5…O-O (74%).

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1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nh3

ECO
A91
Games between strong players
82
To move
Black
36%52%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
5…O-O74% (61)36%53%–
5…d618% (15)33%20%47%–
5…d56% (5)40%60%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Dutch Defense: Fianchetto Variation 1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3

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