Chess Opening

Grünfeld Defense

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

13 games 13 variations Most played: Grunfeld Defense Petrosian System...7.Nxg5 e6 8.Nf3 exd5

Results in 13 games

White wins 54% Draws 23% Black wins 23%

Main variations

Grunfeld Defense Petrosian System...7.Nxg5 e6 8.Nf3 exd5 1 Grunfeld Defense Petrosian System 5...Ne4 6.cxd5 Nxg5 7.Nxg5 1 Grunfeld Defense Exchange Variation 5.e4 Nb6 1 Grunfeld Defense Exchange Variation 5.Bd2 Bg7 6.e4 Nxc3 1 Grunfeld Defense Exchange Modern Exchange Variation...8.Be2 O O 9.O O Nc6 1 Grunfeld Defense Exchange Modern Exchange Variation 7...O O 8.Be2 c5 9.O O 1 Grunfeld Defense Exchange Classical Variation...9.O O Nc6 10.Be3 b6 1 Grunfeld Defense Exchange Classical Variation...8.Ne2 O O 9.O O Nc6 1 Grunfeld Defense Burille Variation...7.Bc4 Nb6 8.Bb3 c5 9.O O 1 Grunfeld Defense Burille Variation...10.exd4 Nc6 11.d5 Na5 1 Grunfeld Defense Burille Variation 5...c6 6.cxd5 cxd5 1 Grunfeld Defense Burille Variation 5...c6 6.Be2 O O 7.O O 1 Grunfeld Defense Burille Opocensky Variation 6...c5 7.dxc5 1

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sandromareco 2975
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RichardBitoon 2483
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gmcorrales 2958
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gmcorrales 2958
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Revisor 2901
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stamatis30 2581
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Agibileg 2894
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KuybokarovTemur 2998
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HunterCF89 1077
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