E60
Grunfeld Defense: Counterthrust Variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. g3 Bg7 4. Bg2 d5
The Grunfeld Defense: Counterthrust Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code E60. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. g3 Bg7 4. Bg2 d5.
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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