Tree path 2 levels Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation › Modern Defense
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Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Modern Defense
Overview
Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Modern Defense is a named branch in the Closed & Semi-Closed Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO D77.
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 12 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. g3 Bg7 4. Bg2 O-O 5. O-O d5 6. c4 dxc4.
It branches immediately from Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation in the opening tree.
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- ECO code
- D77
- Group
- Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
- Plies
- 12
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