ECO code: A10
English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense
Moves: 1. c4 f5
The Anglo-Dutch Defense arises when Black responds to White's English Opening with 1...f5. This move is characteristic for Black's intention to control the e4-square and prepare for an aggressive kingside presence, similar to a Dutch Defense setup against 1.d4.
From Black's perspective, this is an attacking move aiming to challenge the center indirectly and gain space on the kingside. For White, the approach remains flexible, often focusing on central control and exploiting the slight weakening of Black's kingside dark squares.
While White's 1.c4 pressures the center from the flank, Black's 1...f5 is an attempt to contest central squares, especially e4, contributing to a dynamic fight over central control early in the game.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
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Puzzle 1 of 19 - Move #6 black