D80

Grunfeld Defense: Lutikov Variation, Murrey Attack

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. f3 c5 5. cxd5 Nxd5 6. Na4

The Grunfeld Defense: Lutikov Variation, Murrey Attack is a chess opening classified under ECO code D80. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. f3 c5 5. cxd5 Nxd5 6. Na4.

It belongs to the Grunfeld Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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