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What is the grunfeld defense

What is the grunfeld defense

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I have heard alot about this paticular defese, but am not really sure what is is best used for. Any help would be appreciated.

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Originally posted by deathbypawn
I have heard alot about this paticular defese, but am not really sure what is is best used for. Any help would be appreciated.

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1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5
Black gives up the center and aims for attacking whites central pawns formation (usually by means of Bg7 and c5). In my opinion it is not an easy defence to play for black. Among top GMs Svidler uses it regularly, you can search for his games.

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Originally posted by TovMauzer
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5
Black gives up the center and aims for attacking whites central pawns formation (usually by means of Bg7 and c5). In my opinion it is not an easy defence to play for black. Among top GMs Svidler uses it regularly, you can search for his games.
Why in your opinion is it not an easy defense to play. Is it used against openings like the english.

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Originally posted by deathbypawn
Why in your opinion is it not an easy defense to play. Is it used against openings like the english.
Black should play very precisely. Single slip leads to the inferior position. In my opinion white game is easier. But it is just my opinion.
English could transform into Grunfeld.

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so it is a battle for the d5 square?

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Originally posted by deathbypawn
so it is a battle for the d5 square?
Rather for d4 square. Usual continuation cxd5, Nxd5, e4, Nxc3, bxc3 and then black tries to undermine white's center with Bg7, c5...

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Originally posted by TovMauzer
Rather for d4 square. Usual continuation cxd5, Nxd5, e4, Nxc3, bxc3 and then black tries to undermine white's center with Bg7, c5...
Ah yes....I play this for kicks every once in a while when I feel like losing......

Game 191992