Annotated by ned_kelly (1847): Dutch defense Perhaps this isn't the right square for the bishop. If 8. Nxe4 fxe4 9. Nh4 nxd4 is good for black. Black has weakened White's queenside pawn structure. stops the knight going to g5, but creates a target on h6. stops ...g5 If white takes the e5 pawn a queen swap is likely, which would not suit white at this stage. Protects the h pawn. Later in the game the black…
