D75

Neo-Grunfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. Nf3 O-O 5. g3 d5 6. cxd5 Nxd5 7. Bg2 c5 8. O-O

The Neo-Grunfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code D75. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. Nf3 O-O 5. g3 d5 6. cxd5 Nxd5 7. Bg2 c5 8. O-O.

It belongs to the Neo-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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