Opening course · D70 to D99
Learn the Grünfeld Defence
The Grünfeld Defence starts with 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4 Nxc3 6.bxc3 Bg7. Let White build a big centre, then tear it down with …c5 and the bishop on g7.
- You play Black
- Advanced
- Rated about 1400 to 2800
What you will learn
- 1 The idea 3 steps
- 2 Main line 18 steps
- 3 Key variations 5 steps
- 4 Traps 3 steps
- 5 Plans and middlegames 4 steps
- 6 Test yourself 10 steps
Key ideas
- …d5, then trade on c3.
- …Bg7 and …c5 hit d4.
- Knight to c6, castle, …Bg4.
Traps you will see
- A loose bishop Set by White
- d5 too early Set by Black
- The fork on c3 Set by Black
Model games
- Anatoly Karpov Garry Kasparov World Championship, Seville · 1987
- Viktor Korchnoi Garry Kasparov Reykjavik · 1988
Questions
Is the Grünfeld Defence good for beginners?
It is an advanced choice, best from about 1400. If you are new, learn a simpler opening first.
What are the first moves of the Grünfeld Defence?
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4 Nxc3 6.bxc3 Bg7.
How long is the course?
6 chapters with 43 steps, each played out on the board with your coach.
Which traps does the course cover?
- A loose bishop
- d5 too early
- The fork on c3