The Dutch Classical: Essentials (White Repertoire)

By Theo van Stratum

A White repertoire for meeting the Classical Dutch (1.d4 f5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 O-O 6.O-O d6, the older main-line treatment with the bishop developed to e7 rather than fianchettoed), organised by approach. Includes the central Main Line, the quiet Qc2 system, the b3 fianchetto plan, and a queenside expansion with b4.