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Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Paris Variation

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Overview

Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Paris Variation is a specific line in the Closed & Semi-Closed Games family (ECO D94), 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 begins with 11 plies and takes 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. e3 O-O 6. Bd3 to reach the canonical position.

The line refines Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Burille Variation, which traces back to the root opening Grünfeld Defense.

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ECO code
D94
Group
Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
Plies
11
Parent
Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Burille Variation

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