Beat the Dutch Defense - Jan Boekelmann

The Staunton Gambit is a very rewarding opening. White’s piece development follows the classical principles of gambit play. White is ahead in development and obtains a fine initiative. Even without the theoretical knowledge of certain variations, White should be able to find his way. Best of all, White determines the direction of the game already on move two, without the risk of having to play the maneuvering games we know from the Leningrad Dutch, the Stonewall Dutch or the Classical Dutch.

Good luck with this opening. With the rigorous and engine-assisted analysis of old and new theory and over 160 years of practice, this book presents an aggressive, interesting and robust repertoire for White against the Dutch. Despite its long history there are still many opportunities for White to improve on well-known theory and grandmaster games. Recent developments and insights have considerably strengthened White’s theoretical case.

This all has once again made the Staunton Gambit a challenging variation for Black to meet when playing the Dutch. In games with a shorter time limit, the gambit has already made its comeback and has become a regular guest. I trust that this book will provide you with the basis for many victories against the Dutch!

Content:

 

004 Key to Symbols

006 Bibliography

007 Foreword

008 Preface

012 Theoretical Introduction

017 PART I – Black Declines the Gambit

019 Chapter 1 – Others & 2 ... e6

031 Chapter 2 – 2 ... d6

043 PART II – Black’s Alternative Third Moves

045 Chapter 3 – 3 ... -- Others

055 Chapter 4 – 3 ... g6

063 PART III – White’s Alternatives 4.g4 & 4.f3

065 Chapter 5 – 4.g4

077 Chapter 6 – 4.f3

091 PART IV – 4.Bg5 - Others

093 Chapter 7 – 4 ... d5 & 4 ... b6

103 Chapter 8 – 4 ... e6

119 Chapter 9 – 4 ... c6

137 Chapter 10 – 4 ... g6

167 PART V – 4.Bg5 Nc6

169 Chapter 11 – 4 ... Nc6 – Early Alternatives

191 Chapter 12 – 6 ... c6

211 Chapter 13 – 6 ... Nf7 - Introduction

235 Chapter 14 – 6 ... Nf7, 8 ... Qe7 - Mainline