Grünfeld Defence

Chess Openings

The Grünfeld Defence is a chess opening beginning 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5. It allows White to establish a strong central pawn duo after exchanges, while Black aims to challenge that centre. Classical theory regarded the central pawns as a major White advantage, but hypermodern theory treated them as a possible target. The opening illustrates this contrast in strategic approaches.

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Opening moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5
Strategic school: Key hypermodern opening
White's possible centre: An imposing central pawn duo

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Article: Grünfeld Defence (English Wikipedia)
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