Glek's dutch windmill
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You would make my day if you would post a bunch of classic dutch defenses under a game forum - dutch delight or something like that... I love seeing the dutch in action, don't know why I am so drawn to that one - I think it is because of the early "weakness" that proves to be...well...not so weak 
May 27, 2008
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BirdBrain wrote: You would make my day if you would post a bunch of classic dutch defenses under a game forum - dutch delight or something like that... I love seeing the dutch in action, don't know why I am so drawn to that one - I think it is because of the early "weakness" that proves to be...well...not so weak
I might do that... I LOVE THE DUTCH!!! I think the dutch has been played by innovative players and is often misunderstood. the dutch is a defense of sacrifices for tempo and alot of players that emplore it just dont give it justice...
You're totally correct. I think if played properly, the dutch promises a comfortable equality in some lines, and yet some are totally double edged. I am in the middle of a leningrad where I am allowing my opponent to garner an attack - this is correspondence. I have no more pawn protection, just a bishop on g7 and a knight on f6. I am playing an interesting tactic, which may not be sufficient in the long run, but it is worth the fun...I am "sacking" my rook on the 1st rank, putting his king in check, and when he takes with his rook (forced, otherwise I checkmate), I fork his king and other rook with my queen...man, it is fun! But much more double edged than my normal 2...e6. However, with the right understanding, the Leningrad may be a better system than the classic or stonewall - even Botvinnik began to employ it later in his career.
somthing like 26 nh7 to really open his king up
Immature play. Hoi focused on creating easily parried, one-move mate threats instead of his King's safety. Although, I have to admit that 29...Nxd4! was a clever way to create inroads to his vulnerable King. I guess he thought that the blocked center meant his King was in less danger. This is a good demonstration that this is merely a mirage. He took a chance by leaving his King in the center, and paid the price.
Here's a look at a wonderful game