Dutch Defense · A84

Krause Variation

1. d4 f5 2. c4 Nf6 3. Nc3 d6 4. Nf3 Nc6

...f5 fights for e4 from move one and signals kingside intent; the cost is a slightly airy king - sharp, committal, and rich in attacking games.

The first 4 moves, explained

• 1. d4 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling e5, and frees the bishop and queen.
• 1... f5 Fights for e4 from the flank - contesting the centre without committing a centre pawn. Theory calls this the Dutch Defense.
• 2. c4 Fights for d5 from the flank - contesting the centre without committing a centre pawn.
• 2... Nf6 Develops the knight to f6, eyeing d5 and e4.

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