The Leningrad System of the Dutch Defence is an interesting hybrid of the Dutch and the King's Indian. For many years, it was viewed with some suspicion in view

The Dutch Defence has a well-deserved reputation for being an uncompromising and aggressive opening; it is used by attack-minded players who are determined to w

The Dutch chess opening is renowned as a fighting weapon against 1.d4, as 1...f5 immediately sets up an unbalanced struggle. Then Black's kingside fianchetto, w

In this book, part of the exciting new series of opening guides for club and tournament players, Grandmaster Neil McDonald explains the strategy and tactics of

The Leningrad System is one of the sharpest and most interesting replies to 1 d4, and since this typical set-up is also playable against the flank openings 1 c4