Chess Opening

Neo Grunfeld Defense

5 analyzed games in the Neo Grunfeld Defense, each with engine evaluations that pinpoint the critical moments and best moves.

5 games 5 variations Most played: Neo Grunfeld Defense with 3 d5...8.Nc3 Nxc3 9.bxc3 Nc6

Results in 5 games

White wins 20% Draws 0% Black wins 80%

Main variations

Neo Grunfeld Defense with 3 d5...8.Nc3 Nxc3 9.bxc3 Nc6 1 Neo Grunfeld Defense Classical Original Ultra Delayed Exchange Variation 8.Nc3 Ne4 9.Ne5 Nxc3 10.bxc3 1 Neo Grunfeld Defense Classical Original Defense 7.Qa4 1 Neo Grunfeld Defense Classical Original Defense 7.Nc3 dxc4 8.Ne5 1 Neo Grunfeld Defense Classical Modern Defense...8.Nxc4 Be6 9.b3 a5 1

Notable games

trollingg 2657
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GMMelik 2766
0–1 2026·08·24
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Mops_2004 2884
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Storne89 2863
0–1 2026·08·22
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InfinitePlasmaGM 2858
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JKXKVS 2879
0–1 2026·07·28
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fireemblem7 2988
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Hikaru 3322
0–1 2026·07·18
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Hikaru 3424
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GMBenjaminBok 3196
1–0 2026·06·09
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