ECO D80 Play as Black

Grünfeld Defense

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About the Grünfeld Defense

Black immediately strikes at the center with d5, leading to sharp theoretical positions.

Move by move

  1. Controls the center.
  2. Develops.
  3. Claims space.
  4. Prepares fianchetto.
  5. Develops.
  6. The Grunfeld! Immediately challenges the center.

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How to respond when your opponent plays the Grünfeld Defense

Anti-Grünfeld: Exchange Variation The main line against the Grünfeld. White establishes a powerful pawn center that Black will try to undermine.

Variations of the Grünfeld Defense

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