Against the Dutch (1...f5), the London bishop on f4 keeps a tight grip on the e5 square - precisely the central outpost Black wants to occupy. White develops naturally with Bd3, Nbd2, and aims to plant a knight on e5, exploiting the structural weakness Black created with ...f5.
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Your move - play White's next move
ProgressMove 1 of 8
Move Sequence
1.d4f5
2.Bf4Nf6
3.e3e6
4.Nf3b6
5.Bd3Bb7
6.Nbd2Be7
7.c3O-O
8.Ne5
Current linevs Dutch Defence
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