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D97

Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation

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Overview

Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation is a named branch in the Closed & Semi-Closed Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO D97.

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. Nf3 Bg7 5. Qb3 dxc4 6. Qxc4 O-O 7. e4.

In the opening tree, this line branches off from Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, part of the broader Grünfeld Defense system.

6 distinct sub-variations branch from this opening; prominent examples include Byrne Variation, Hungarian Variation, Levenfish Variation, and others.

In total, the branch covers 9 sub-variations across all depths.

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ECO code: D97
Group: Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
Plies: 13
Parent: Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation
Direct variations: 6
Total in subtree: 9

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Variations (6)

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