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D72

D72

Key moves: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5

The Grünfeld Defence is a hypermodern opening where Black allows White to build a big pawn centre, then attacks it with pieces and the ...c5 break. The central tension creates exciting, tactical positions.

History & Notable Players

Introduced by Ernst Grünfeld in 1922. It became a world-class weapon through Vasily Smyslov and Bobby Fischer, and was later used extensively by Garry Kasparov in his World Championship matches.

Top Players in this Opening

Navara,D11 gamesEuwe, Max8 gamesKarpov,Ana5 gamesKasparov,G5 gamesNajdorf, Miguel3 gamesSmyslov, Vassily3 gamesNepomniachtchi,I3 gamesRapport,R3 gamesCarlsen,M2 gamesGeller, Efim P2 games

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