Stonewall Dutch for Chess Beginners (Explained)

Stonewall variation of the Dutch defense is easy to learn chess opening for Black, recommended for beginner and intermediate level chess players. The main idea and plans are evolving from the typical stonewall pawn structure of the Stonewall Dutch, and is deeply based in strategy called bad bishop (the light-square bishop of Black is starting as a bad piece). It is known as one of the most solid opening choices for Black, and suitable for those who build their opening repertoire on the idea of attacking their opponent's kingside.

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Intro to the Stonewall Dutch Defense - a solid opening choice for Black against 1. d4 (but also works well against 1. c4 and 1. Nf3). The main ideas and logic behind the opening, mainly from Black's perspective. Focus is on the pawn structure and ideas dependent on the structure.

Video is consisted of the following chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 How to get into the Stonewall Dutch
3:47 An ideal position - 1st situation
4:41 Guess the move! (situation 1/3)
5:17 An ideal position - 2nd situation
5:56 Guess the move! (situation 2/3)
6:39 Stonewall pawn structure
7:40 Bad c8-Bishop
8:47 White is going for the c4-c5 push
10:16 White is going for the c4xd5
10:32 Best pawn-break for White (f3-e4)
12:48 Guess the move! (situation 3/3)
13:33 Can be used also against 1.c4 & 1.Nf3

Chess level: Beginner & Intermediate.

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