Tree path 3 levels Grünfeld Defense › Exchange Variation › Modern Exchange Variation
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- Grünfeld Defense D80
- Exchange Variation D85
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Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Modern Exchange Variation
Overview
Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Modern Exchange Variation is a specific line in the Closed & Semi-Closed Games family (ECO D85), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Closed & Semi-Closed Games group covers closed and semi-closed games — 1.d4 systems characterised by long strategic manoeuvring rather than early tactics.
It is reached after 13 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. cxd5 Nxd5 5. e4 Nxc3 6. bxc3 Bg7 7. Nf3.
The line refines Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, which traces back to the root opening Grünfeld Defense.
It continues primarily into one named line, Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Modern Exchange Variation.
In total, the branch covers 2 sub-variations across all depths.
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- ECO code
- D85
- Group
- Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
- Plies
- 13
- Direct variations
- 1
- Total in subtree
- 2
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