ECO A83 Play as White Response

Anti-Dutch: Staunton Gambit

Response to Dutch Defense
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About the Anti-Dutch: Staunton Gambit

A sharp gambit against the Dutch. White sacrifices the e-pawn for rapid development and attacking chances.

Move by move

  1. White opens with 1.d4.
  2. The Dutch Defense! Black weakens the kingside for central influence.
  3. The Staunton Gambit! White sacrifices a pawn to exploit the weakened e8-h5 diagonal.