Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Original Defense

ECO: D78Closed Games1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nf3 Bg7 4.g3 O-O 5.Bg2 c6 6.O-O d5

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About the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Original Defense

The Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Original Defense is a line of the Neo-Grünfeld Defense, catalogued under ECO code D78 in the Closed Games section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.

It arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nf3 Bg7 4.g3 O-O 5.Bg2 c6 6.O-O d5, with Black playing the move that gives the line its name.

The Neo-Grünfeld Defense has 16 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.

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