D71

Neo-Grunfeld Defense: Exchange Variation

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. g3 Bg7 4. Bg2 d5 5. cxd5 Nxd5

The Neo-Grunfeld Defense: Exchange Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code D71. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. g3 Bg7 4. Bg2 d5 5. cxd5 Nxd5.

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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