Martin Andrew. ABC of the Leningrad Dutch

Chessbase, 2009. — ISBN: 978-3-86681-369-4.The Leningrad system of the Dutch defense is characterized by the early fiancheting of Black's bishop. Due to the uncompromising and contradictory nature of Black's first move, 1...f5, this always leads to a tight and difficult game. In this ChessBase DVD, International Master Andrew Martin makes a compelling case for the Leningrad System and shows that it is the ideal opening for players who are willing to take risks and who want to win! Bent Larsen once remarked that the Dutch defense brings out the fear in many opponents. We'll see what it means again and again on this DVD. Perhaps Petrosian was rubbing his hands with delight at seeing 1...f5 in front of him, but for the average player the Dutch defense can be an unpleasant shock.The Leningrad System of the Dutch is characterized by an early fianchetto of Black's King Bishop. Thanks to the uncompromising and controversial nature of Blacks first move, 1...f5, this will always lead to sharp and difficult play. On this ChessBase DVD, International Master Andrew Martin makes a compelling case for playing the Leningrad in competitive games and demonstrates that this is the ideal opening for players willing to embrace risk and who like to WIN. Bent Larsen once famously remarked that the Dutch Defence brings out 'the chicken' in a lot of opponents. Time and again on this DVD we will see what he means. Maybe Petrosian rubbed his hands with glee at the thought of facing 1...f5, but for the average player the Dutch can be a nasty shock.