The Leningrad Dutch · Chess Openings

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[@cardinalityy]

0:00 Leningrad setup 4:38 Comparing King's Indian and Leningrad Dutch 6:53 Overview of white sidelines (Staunton, Krejcik, Raphael, Hopton) 7:36 Dutch vs 1. Nf3 8:19 Lisitsyn Gambit (2. e4) 10:23 Refuting the Lisitsyn Gambit 11:33 2. d3 12:53 Dutch without g3 13:41 Overview of black after 7. Nc3 13:58 ..c6 (Warsaw Variation) 14:32 ..Qe8 15:25 Overview of other possibilities 16:49 Theory after 7. ..Qe8 17:18 8. Re1 22:21 8. e4 26:11 8. Qb3 Na6 27:32 8. Na5 30:12 8. b3 32:39 Queen sac for bishop & rook 33:37 Main Line: 7. Nc3 Qe8 8. d5 Na6 34:03 9. Rb1 35:19 9. Bb3 36:19 9. Nd4 (main move) 37:47 Warsaw Variation: 7. Nc3 c6 38:14 8. b4 39:23 8. Qb3 40:19 8. Re1 41:11 8. Qc2 42:00 8. Rb1 43:02 8. b3 43:55 8. d5 (main move) 45:43 Matulović Variation: 7. Nc3 Nc6 45:51 8. d5 Ne5 46:16 8. d5 Na5 46:20 9. Qa4 46:32 9. Nd2 47:07 9. Qd3 (main move) 48:40 Sideline: 7. Nc3 e6 49:32 "Anti-Leningrad": 7. Nc3 Na6 50:42 Without c4 51:59 7. Re1 Nc6 (main theory) 53:23 7. Re1 Nh5 Have fun :-)

[@mno7pro323]

Thank you

[@orivalorantVods]

Thank you. I was wondering if anyone has a system for learning the opening

[@angusnoone2294]

You're a lifesaver lol

[@ethymo]

Thank you, this is appreciated

[@loickbf1225]

Thank you

[@beri4138]

"Excuse me, he's not offering a pawn. He's offering to ruin your position." I'm dead lmao.

[@sicklysphaghetti461]

that's got to be my favourite thing he's ever said lol

[@markhammer1225]

Hello sir, would you like your position to be ruined?

[@viptech_c5286]

12:15

[@athousandlives7231]

@@markhammer1225Hello sir, we are calling about ruining your position.

[@SahnigReingeloetet]

I‘ve been desperately trying to improve my Black repertoire against 1.d4, which, for quite some time now, was the biggest „hole“ in my repertoire. Not that I‘ve been aimless against 1.d4, I’ve just never been satisfied with the positions I get or I just lacked more varied options, especially considering testing attacking positions. I‘ve studied the KID, the Modern Benoni, and the Benko Gambit, but I‘ve never felt quite at home up until I discovered the Leningrad Dutch. It quenches my thirst for dangerous, double-edged attacking positions while being sort of unique and very interesting. Not to mention that, unlike the aggressive Benoni setups and the King‘s Indian, Black DOESN‘T compromise his position by conceding tons of space (a very broad centre in the KID and d5 in the Benoni). Sure, the Staunton and Lisitsyn are incredibly testing weapons at White‘s disposal, but I literally don‘t care :) Thank you for helping me improve as a player, from 1200 when I started watching you a couple months ago all the way to 1700 💪

[@Nxghtcry]

hey im 1700 now too. recently I've faced the same problem. I don't have a consistent weapon against 1. d4. I've tried KID, Slav and even some crazy gambits, they all didn't satisfy me and i struggled a lot. Today i found out in the data base that d4 is not seen quite often and White's win rate is not that high against it. Studying it now is so mush fun fun(I've already studied 5 White's responses). Can u pls tell your current rating and whether your 1. d4 remains the same? Kinda interesting because u wrote this comment a year ago. Thank you!

[@SahnigReingeloetet]

@@Nxghtcry I‘ve recently cracked 1900 and no my repertoire didn‘t stay the same (it changed quite drastically actually). I‘ve become a more solid main line player, preferring positions after Nf6 and e6, so stuff like the QGD and Nimzo Indian, which I‘m pretty successful with. I even beat a NM in my local chess club in a blitz game can you believe it (his flag fell, the position was way too complicated which is JUST my game)?! Overall I no longer fear 1.d4 as much as I did earlier playing chess, partly because I got better at positional chess and better at being patient as Black. With White I still play crazy though.

[@Nxghtcry]

@@SahnigReingeloetet woah, beating a nm is a huge milestone! my congratulations. could you please recommend me some interesting openings against 1. D4. my lose rate against 1. D4 is insanely huge even though im 1. D4 main myself lmao.

[@duovigintillongaming3779]

​@@Nxghtcryhave a look at the old benoni

[@lnvanry]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen…big picture theory, mainlines, sidelines, counter openings and gambits. Very comprehensive.

[@anguishingquark]

Thank you for this. I did play this opening but I don’t know any theory beyond move 8 lmao

[@andreitiberiovicgazdovici]

Same for me

[@therbeeo5364]

8! That's good haha, I'm stuck on move 5 most of the time 🤣

[@axatix]

the best at the end "sorry for too much theory" .. this will help to understand at least 1% of Leningrad Dutch ;) . But very good video, watched it 5x time at least

[@stefanperez4127]

I recommend the short and sweet leningrand dutch on chessable too aside from the video. And thank you Stejpan for all the dedication an effort you put into your videos, without a question the best chess youtuber out there.

[@williamfranklin9660]

Are you thinking of streaming anytime soon, Stejpan? I am sure many would love to play you live, discuss and learn Chess, or simply ask you any questions live on stream.

[@danielschofield8145]

Wow. You're the man! These videos are so pithy with theory and it's so well laid out and explained! Thank you for making them!!

[@BusyB07]

Thanks for pithy

[@Theodectes]

Excellent tutorial: explanations are clear with a natural progressions through important variations. Thank you!

[@animantus]

I've started learning this defense literaly today. Well done mr. Stjepan Perfect Timing ;)

[@williamwarms4713]

I learned the Dutch from this video last week, as i usually play Englund Gambit. Round 1 of high school state I, 1350, got paired against the kid who won state last year, 2200, he played d4 and I played my firest ever Dutch and attacked him, won a piece, and didn't blunder the endgame :). Thanks for this. Placed tied for 4th in the state :).

[@AsthmaBreather]

I didn't think anyone played the englund in tournaments but congrats

[@maximebajer6354]

Playing the Englund in anything that isn’t a bullet game is pretty brave mate haha

[@callmewisdom]

Awesome! This is the best explanation of the Leningrad I've found for free.

[@llamasGoMOOO]

Incredibly helpful vid. You went at a perfect pace with great detail

[@therbeeo5364]

Amazing video, I can tell you put a lot of effort into these. Much appreciated!

[@tobiaslim4709]

Taking the rook at 10:03 is a mistake Bg6 is instant checkmate

[@theimperfectguitarist974]

Yeahh

[@angusnoone2294]

Yes he covers that

[@edr1028]

Yes!! The Leningrad. Thank you

[@IrvingDaniel]

I realized I've been playing the dutch like a chimp after watching your videos. Thank you so much for this!

[@naughty0280]

Thank you very much. Recently I have stopped playing d5 against d4; instead started playing Dutch as Black.

[@viktormoskov1167]

Greating video, I often use the Modern Defense against d4 to transpose into the Leningrad dutch (I play the modern defense against e4 and kings indian against the London). This usually guarantees a Leningrad Dutch

[@JustanamebroDK]

That doesn't really make sense. If not 1. f5 there's little point to playing f5 at all unless you're playing KID. And if so then you're simply playing the KID, not transposing into the leningrad. The point of the leningrad as he states is trying to play the KID attack up two tempi, because your f pawn is already advanced past your knight.

[@polonc5]

Fantastic video! Thank you.

[@AlexanderNevermind888]

At 10:02, after Black takes with the Rook, 7 Bg6 is also mate. No need to play BxR followed by Qh5 mate.

[@andrew6069]

I anticipate your video on the Staunton gambit: why construct an elaborate strategy to support an e4 push when you can just play it on the second move, sacrificing a pawn 🤪

[@piscarys]

Hi Stjepan, I watched your videos and started playing the dutch because of you ;) Very funny opening! I love your channel and this is supposed to be feedback, not mockery: 9:54 you show how Bg6 is mate in one. 10:01 you missed Bg6#, taking the rook and "winning material" instead of the game ;)

[@locky1139]

This took me days of studying to learn and I missed a few lines and at the end he says "at least one percent of the leningrad dutch" oh my lord.

[@andreitiberiovicgazdovici]

This Is awesome. The "Leningrad" Is great

[@arganoilargentina7200]

thank you your videos are great, greetings from Argentina.

[@MarekMango]

I would love to play Dutch but it seems as heavy as your mom. gratings from Polando.

[@ILLFLOWnyc]

I love your passion brother! Great job new sub!

[@gunnarblock1515]

I love this video, I’ll have to study it closer

[@karlholdo831]

Thank you for the video, its a big help

[@tjhartey6505]

Great video. Very instructive. Is there a way to get the notation for these main lines and side lines too?

[@colinbyer3018]

Can you pleaseeeeee do videos on positions when the opponent doesn’t fianchetto the light square bishop?

[@mkrgaming1118]

Fantastic video mate

[@gm2407]

Isn't a two fianchetto Lenningrad duch really a hippo by a more inconvenient move order?

[@sparkdrako]

Thank you for this lesson you are awesome

[@ΚώσταςΝταής-β3π]

Key elements of chess tactics is the book of Lisitisin that you talk about early in the video?

[@juliancarax4797]

suddenly i dont want to play leningrad dutch anymore.

[@beri4138]

Same exact reaction bro

[@newfieocean]

Yeah my 38-year-old beginner brain is thinking the same

[@GuilleBSO]

At the position at 10:32, why not play h6 and avoid that annoying check with the bishop? Since he has to withdraw his knight first?

[@thekubist]

I know im late but can you make a video about the Rubenstein dutch?

[@flatemo6117]

13:23 When do I fianchetto my bishop? Is it after playing e5 or immediately?

[@ThortonS]

0:45 you broke my brain when you put that arrow down. ;-;

[@iangehrlich-orr1869]

Yes that is difficult to the untrained eye

[@toesdoeswhoknows704]

Are you going to make a video on the alapin variation of the Dutch? Where white plays 2. Qd3?

[@gentelmanfrog3271]

Which dutch is the best in yours opinion?

[@brandonbuckmaster3077]

At 39:57...how does Ng5 prevent b4 temporarily? The queen still defends whites knight? Or am I missing something?

[@alainvandervelden3616]

10:03 I would prefer mate of g6 over being up the exchange

[@JeremyKwokLXOF]

Was looking for this 😂

[@hadrogensulphide]

52:40 After Rb8 I think that actually white is winning with the possibility of Bh6

[@eliabergamin4237]

52:48 You said that black's winning but it's +4.0 for white!!

[@randallbrungardt6384]

Reminds me of a Closed Sicilian with reversed colors

[@mixen5]

Спасибо.Интересно!

[@ChessMaster111]

10:02 what do you mean take with the bishop , Isn't Bg3 mate😂😂

[@Nebel192]

How nobody realises 12:25 is a reversed Kings Gambit (not really but kinda)

[@toesdoeswhoknows704]

Yes the best for last

[@brk9783]

38:00

[@BushidoVR]

i can't find the gambit you're talking about at 11:30. How do you spell it?

[@zacherymahoney12]

Is it wrong to like all the theory. To me it seems better than having to calculate so much.

[@alphachess9009]

Amazing video by a ver good player

[@DugDungus]

You didn't lie when you said this would be a lot to digest

[@DragzBall]

10:02 why not Bg6?

[@rainerimarco9459]

What’s the mentioned book about tactics?

[@morimillionaire]

Georgy M. Lisitsin - First Book of Chess Strategy

[@eggknight2659]

Why not nxe5 instead 38:31

[@DanacChess]

10:07 Why not just mate?

[@ReinaldosChessLessons]

Nice

[@tobiaslim4709]

Qe7?? at 32:23 blunders your queen

[@popcorndem11]

he corrects that not even 4 seconds later

[@regardzz]

is Qf2 not bad at 15:22? doesnt white just go Ng5 and force your queen to move back again?

[@MatthaeusGT]

@@regardzz firstly it’s Qf7 secondly by playing Ng5 you blunder the c pawn. He says it seconds after the timestamp you mentioned

[@Charonalpha]

Good video, but if I may suggest, have a glass of water or cup of tea with you when you do these videos. ;)

[@JohnSmith-tz7iy]

struggling to find an aggressive defense to d4 that I can guarantee every game (like the Alekhine for e4). There is too much BS that comes along with the Dutch

[@kaustubhbhoir4414]

You explained the same things again from the introductory video in the start! You waste a lot of time