Dutch Sidelines by Mihail Marin (Paperback)

This Dutch Sidelines by Mihail Marin is an English-language paperback chess book for players building a Black repertoire against 1.d4, with a particular focus on the Dutch Defence and the sidelines that often appear around it.

What this book covers

The Dutch Defence after 1.d4 f5 is one of Black’s most ambitious replies to the Queen’s Pawn opening. It leads to unbalanced positions from the start, and Mihail Marin looks at both the strategic ideas and the current theoretical approach, so the book works as more than a simple line-by-line guide.

Dutch Sidelines concentrates on lines where White does not fianchetto the king’s bishop. That includes variations after 1.d4 f5 2.c4, as well as anti-Dutch systems such as 2.Bg5, 2.Nc3 and a range of gambits. Marin also explains how to meet 1.Nf3 and 1.c4 in a Dutch style. For a fuller repertoire foundation, it is designed to complement Leningrad Dutch.

Why choose it?

This is a practical choice if you want a coherent answer to 1.d4 without being caught out by less common White setups. The book organises the material clearly and shows how to handle the Dutch Defence when the position calls for initiative, and when it calls for a precise response to White’s move order.

The author is Mihail Marin, the Romanian grandmaster and one of the most respected writers in chess publishing. His earlier books for Quality Chess have established his reputation for clear presentation and deep analysis.

Edition information

• Language: English
• Format: paperback
• Binding: softcover
• Paperback ISBN: 978-1-78483-103-5
• Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-78483-104-2
• Planned publication: March/April 2021

Key details

• Product type: paperback chess book
• Author: Mihail Marin
• Language: English
• Opening focus: Dutch Defence repertoire for Black
• Coverage: sidelines and anti-Dutch systems
• Format: paperback
• Binding: softcover
• Related title: Leningrad Dutch