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Grünfeld Defense

Black invites a large White center and attacks it with pieces.

D70–D99advancedAbout 20 minutes

Key concepts

  • • hypermodern center
  • • piece pressure
  • • active defense

White's plans

  • • Support the pawn center

Black's plans

  • • Attack d4
  • • Use the long diagonal
Start

Pick a first move to start your journey through Grünfeld Defense.

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