B01

Van Geet Opening: Gruenfeld Defense

1. e4 d5 2. Nc3 dxe4 3. Nxe4 e5

The Van Geet Opening: Gruenfeld Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code B01. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 d5 2. Nc3 dxe4 3. Nxe4 e5.

It belongs to the Van Geet Opening 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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