Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation
ECO D97 · Grünfeld Defense · positional · advanced
The Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation (D97) is a positional chess opening in the Grünfeld Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Qb3 dxc4 6. Qxc4 O-O 7. e4. Avoids main lines. Calmer system. Recommended for advanced players.
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Qb3 dxc4 6. Qxc4 O-O 7. e4