Chess Opening

Grünfeld Defense

11 analyzed games in the Grünfeld Defense, each with engine evaluations that pinpoint the critical moments and best moves.

11 games 10 variations Most played: Grunfeld Defense Petrosian System...8.Nf3 exd5 9.e3 O O

Results in 11 games

White wins 64% Draws 9% Black wins 27%

Main variations

Grunfeld Defense Petrosian System...8.Nf3 exd5 9.e3 O O 2 Grunfeld Defense Exchange Variation...7.Bb5 c6 8.Ba4 O O 9.Ne2 1 Grunfeld Defense Exchange Variation...6.h3 Bg7 7.Nf3 O O 1 Grunfeld Defense Exchange Variation 5.e4 Nb6 1 Grunfeld Defense Exchange Modern Exchange Variation...9.Rc1 Qa5 10.Qd2 Nd7 1 Grunfeld Defense Exchange Classical Variation...9.O O Nc6 10.Be3 b6 1 Grunfeld Defense Burille Variation...7.O O Nbd7 8.cxd5 cxd5 1 Grunfeld Defense Burille Variation...7.Bc4 Nb6 8.Bb3 c5 9.O O 1 Grunfeld Defense Burille Variation 5...c6 6.cxd5 cxd5 1 Grunfeld Defense Burille Opocensky Variation 6...c5 7.dxc5 1

Notable games

MomchilPetkov 3076
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QuitoKigali 3130
1–0 2026·08·19
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Akshayraj_Kore 2732
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SpecialOne_0 2601
1–0 2026·08·17
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Agibileg 2894
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KuybokarovTemur 2998
0–1 2026·08·14
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splendidkid 3122
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Hikaru 3332
½–½ 2026·07·11
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MagnusCarlsen 3347
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Grischuk 3205
0–1 2026·07·09
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wonderfultime 3232
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Hikaru 3332
1–0 2026·06·27
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Bardiya06 3126
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Hikaru 3330
0–1 2026·06·20
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MagnusCarlsen 3375
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Saqo_ChessMate 3040
1–0 2026·06·10
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Hikaru 3342
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0gZPanda 3169
1–0 2026·06·02
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Hikaru 3332
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0gZPanda 3179
1–0 2026·06·02
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HunterCF89 1077
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carlosmartinezt1 1053
1–0 2023·07·12
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