Puzzles from the Dutch Defense
Rating 1021Black to move. Mate in one.
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Black to move. Mate in one.
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Opening
Dutch Defense
Black takes control of e4 with the f-pawn. It gives kingside chances but loosens the squares around Black’s own king.
- 1. d4 f5
- Chosen by Black
- 1,771 puzzles
- Average rating 1393
The position after 1. d4 f5
What Dutch Defense puzzles look like
Counted from 1,771 puzzlesThe fork is the most common tactic in Dutch Defense puzzles, in 14% of them. 34% end in checkmate. The average puzzle rating is 1393.
Most common tactics
Ideas in the Dutch Defense
- Grip on e4The pawn on f5 and a knight on f6 make it hard for White to play e4.
- Three set-upsThe Stonewall, the Leningrad and the Classical Dutch use different pawn structures.
- A weakened kingThe diagonal from e8 to h5 is open early. Checks and sacrifices there are common.