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Staunton Gambit

Dutch Defense

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as White

Dutch Defense

Staunton Gambit

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Claims the center and opens the diagonal for the bishop on c1.

You
Open the center with d4 and e4, offering a pawn.
Them
They answer with f5 and take the pawn on e4.
Idea
You trade a pawn for open lines and quicker development.