The Grünfeld Defense reaches a named position after 3 moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5
In practical games, this line matters because the early pawn and piece choices decide which middlegame plans are natural. Use the board above to learn the move order, then complete Practice without hints before adding the opening to your regular queue.
If this exact branch does not appear in your games, study the related lines below. Openings often transpose, and recognizing the family pattern is more useful than memorizing one narrow sequence.
The idea behind this line
Black lets White occupy the center, then attacks it immediately with pieces and ...c5.
What to look for
- Pressure d4 with Bg7 and c5.
- Use Nc6 and Qa5 to increase central pressure.
- Trade the center before White stabilizes it.
Position details
The defining move is d5.
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