Dutch Defense - Countering the London System and Other Variations

Discover a powerful chess opening strategy for Black against all 1.d4 openings in this 16-minute video lesson by GM Igor Smirnov. Learn the Dutch Defense, a simple yet aggressive opening that begins with 1...f5, and explore effective counters to various White setups including the London System, Staunton Gambit, Hopton Attack, and Raphael Variation. Master a solid and aggressive setup that challenges the London System's central pawn structure and enables a strong kingside attack. Gain insights into key variations, pawn breaks, and strategic plans to improve your chess opening repertoire and boost your performance against 1.d4 openings.

Dutch Defense Setup vs London System Setup
What is the Dutch Defense opening setup?
1 Countering the London System setup
Black's main plan - e5 pawn break
2 If White plays c4 instead of c3
3 If White plays 2.Bg5 Hopton Attack
4 If White plays 2.Nc3 Raphael Variation
5 If White plays 2.e4 Staunton Gambit