Chess Opening

Dutch Defense

11 analyzed games in the Dutch Defense, each with engine evaluations that pinpoint the critical moments and best moves.

11 games 7 variations Most played: Dutch Defense Hopton Attack 2...c6 3.e3 Qb6

Results in 11 games

White wins 18% Draws 27% Black wins 55%

Main variations

Dutch Defense Hopton Attack 2...c6 3.e3 Qb6 3 Dutch Defense Raphael Variation 2...Nf6 2 Dutch Defense Queens Knight Variation 3...e6 4.g3 Bb4 2 Dutch Defense Raphael Variation...6.Bd3 Nc6 7.a3 Qd7 1 Dutch Defense Leningrad Warsaw Variation 8.b3 a5 9.Bb2 1 Dutch Defense Fianchetto Variation 3...d6 4.Bg2 1 Dutch Defense 2.Nf3 e6 1

Notable games

johnathan113 2855
vs
MagnusCarlsen 3179
0–1 2026·07·11
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ChristopherYoo 3225
vs
MagnusCarlsen 3205
½–½ 2026·07·11
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Lembke407 3331
vs
MagnusCarlsen 3374
1–0 2026·06·29
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artin10862 3145
vs
MagnusCarlsen 3382
½–½ 2026·06·28
Review
Polish_fighter3000 3324
vs
MagnusCarlsen 3381
1–0 2026·06·25
Review
Gordima 3065
vs
MagnusCarlsen 3384
0–1 2026·06·25
Review
KrabicheckAgain 3074
vs
MagnusCarlsen 3402
0–1 2026·06·24
Review
Zhuu96 3198
vs
MagnusCarlsen 3400
0–1 2026·06·18
Review
Micki-taryan 3214
vs
MagnusCarlsen 3395
½–½ 2026·06·16
Review
Lunaticx 3043
vs
MagnusCarlsen 3385
0–1 2026·06·12
Review
BogdanDeac 3155
vs
MagnusCarlsen 3383
0–1 2026·06·12
Review

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