D96
Grunfeld Defense: Russian Variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Qb3
The Grunfeld Defense: Russian Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code D96. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Qb3.
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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