D70
Neo-Grunfeld Defense
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. f3 d5
In the Neo-Grunfeld Defense, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.
The Neo-Grunfeld Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code D70. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. f3 d5: 6 moves in, with White to play.
Learn its typical plans and pawn structures rather than memorizing moves — that’s what holds up over the board.
10 named variations branch from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.
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- Goglidze Attack1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. f3 d5
- with Nf31. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nf3 d5
- with g31. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. g3 d5
- Exchange Variation1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. g3 Bg7 4. Bg2 d5 5. cxd5 Nxd5
- Delayed Exchange Variation1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nf3 Bg7 4. g3 O-O 5. Bg2 d5 6. cxd5 Nxd5 7. O-O
- Classical Variation1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. g3 Bg7 4. Bg2 O-O 5. O-O d5 6. c4
- Classical Variation, Modern Defense1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. g3 Bg7 4. Bg2 O-O 5. O-O d5 6. c4 dxc4
- Classical Variation, Polgar Variation1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. g3 Bg7 4. Bg2 O-O 5. O-O d5 6. c4 Nc6
- Classical Variation, Original Defense1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nf3 Bg7 4. g3 O-O 5. Bg2 c6 6. O-O d5
- Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nf3 Bg7 4. g3 O-O 5. Bg2 c6 6. O-O d5 7. cxd5 cxd5
Related openings
Neo-Grunfeld Defense: Goglidze AttackNeo-Grunfeld Defense: with Nf3Neo-Grunfeld Defense: with g3Neo-Grunfeld Defense: Exchange VariationNeo-Grunfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange VariationNeo-Grunfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange VariationNeo-Grunfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange VariationNeo-Grunfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange VariationNeo-Grunfeld Defense: Classical VariationNeo-Grunfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Modern Defense