ECO code: A10
English: Anglo-Dutch
Moves: 1. c4 f5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3
This opening is characterized by Black's early ...f5, signaling an Anglo-Dutch setup where Black aims for a Dutch Defense structure against the English Opening. White responds with natural development moves and prepares to fianchetto the bishop with 3.g3, putting pressure on the long diagonal.
From White's perspective, the setup is flexible and can be both positional and attacking, focusing on controlling the light squares and the center from a distance rather than immediate occupation. Black's ...f5 is an aggressive, attacking move aiming to control the e4-square and initiate kingside activity.
Regarding center control, White adopts a more subtle approach, influencing the center indirectly with c4 and g3 rather than occupying it directly. Black, on the other hand, challenges the center with ...f5, aiming to undermine White's central influence and prepare for central or kingside expansion.
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.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the English: Anglo-Dutch, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 2 - Move #9 white