Dutch Defense: Manhattan Gambit, Anti-Leningrad

ECO A80

Move order

1. d4 f5 2. Qd3 g6 3. g4

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Ideas

ECO A covers irregular and flank openings—systems that skip the main e4/d4 fight early. White builds a pawn center and keeps the position more closed than after 1. e4. The variation is defined by a short, recognizable move order. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.

Play this opening against Maia