The Grünfeld Defense: Brinckmann Attack, Grünfeld Gambit, Botvinnik Variation reaches a named position after 7 moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Bf4 Bg7 5. e3 O-O 6. Rc1 c5 7. dxc5 Be6
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
This line branches from Grünfeld Defense: Brinckmann Attack, Grünfeld Gambit, Capablanca Variation with c5.
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