Definitely c6. This is a Birds reversed and I like the move c3 here in the Birds, so why not the Dutch?
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KillaBeez wrote:
Definitely c6. This is a Birds reversed and I like the move c3 here in the Birds, so why not the Dutch?
has someone lost a move to get to that position in the birds?
to the OP, I play Qe8. If you play the leningrad, you're looking for e5, Qe8 is the best way to further that aim.
I've tried c6, but I find it just makes my hard to develop queenside pieces more awkward.
worth pointing out, at club level, mainlines ain't so mainline. i don't see this position as often as i'd like.
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Interesting...
A Caro player playing the Dutch...O.O
What is the world coming to!?!??
A rock solid Caro Kann against 1.e4 but a super aggressive, shaky (like twice as aggressive as the Sicilian) Leningrad Dutch against 1.d4...
@andymanchan
Just wondering, why such vastly differing styles of play? Or are you trying to develop a more universal style or something?
I am just beginning to study the Dutch Defence and would like some insight from those who are more familiar with it. What is your preferred move 7 in the main line of the Leningrad Variation: Qe8, Nc6, or c6? Why do you choose this move? What are the positive and negative aspects of the positions you generally face? Thanks for your help.