Leningrad Dutch by Mihail Marin (Paperback)

This Leningrad Dutch by Mihail Marin is an English-language paperback chess book on one of Black’s sharpest answers to 1.d4. It focuses on the Leningrad Dutch Defence, where ...f5 and kingside fianchetto lead to dynamic positions and a repertoire built around active play.

What this book covers

Leningrad Dutch concentrates on the lines where White also fianchettoes the bishop, which are widely regarded as the most serious test of the Leningrad system. That makes it especially useful for players who want to build a Black repertoire not only around strategic ideas, but also around current opening theory.

Mihail Marin combines positional explanations with concrete variation analysis, so the book works both as a practical study guide for preparing against 1.d4 and as a way to understand the typical pawn structures, kingside attacks and transitions into active play that arise from this opening.

About the author

Mihail Marin is a Romanian grandmaster and a respected chess author. His books for Quality Chess are known for their clear, practical approach to complex opening ideas.

Edition information

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Binding: Softcover
• Paperback ISBN: 978-1-78483-101-1
• Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-78483-102-8
• Planned publication: March/April 2021

Key details

• Product type: paperback chess book
• Author: Mihail Marin
• Opening: Leningrad Dutch Defence
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Binding: Softcover
• Paperback ISBN: 978-1-78483-101-1
• Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-78483-102-8