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Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Byrne Variation
Overview
Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Byrne Variation is a specific line in the Closed & Semi-Closed Games family (ECO D97), 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.
The line arises from 14 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Qb3 dxc4 6. Qxc4 O-O 7. e4 Nc6.
The line refines Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, which traces back to the root opening Grünfeld Defense.
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- ECO code
- D97
- Group
- Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
- Plies
- 14
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