D72

D72

Key moves: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5

The Grünfeld Defence is a hypermodern opening where Black allows White to build a big pawn centre, then attacks it with pieces and the ...c5 break. The central tension creates exciting, tactical positions.

History & Notable Players

Introduced by Ernst Grünfeld in 1922. It became a world-class weapon through Vasily Smyslov and Bobby Fischer, and was later used extensively by Garry Kasparov in his World Championship matches.

Best Games

Nakamura,Hi vs Topalov,V1-0
20th Amber Blindfold • 2011★ Notable
Karpov, Anatoly vs Ljubojevic, Ljubomir1-0
Amber-rapid 4th • 1995★ Notable
Romanishin, Oleg M vs Anand, Viswanathan0-1
PCA-Wch Candidats m2 • 1994★ Notable
Ivanchuk,V vs Grischuk,A1-0
SportAccord Blitz Men 2013 • 2013
Beliavsky,A vs Svidler,P1/2-1/2
18th European Teams • 2011
So,W vs Li Chao20-1
73rd Tata Steel GMB • 2011
Nakamura,Hi vs Howell,D1/2-1/2
2nd London Chess Classic • 2010
Karpov,Ana vs Carlsen,M0-1
World Blitz • 2009
Leko,P vs Topalov,V0-1
2nd Pearl Spring • 2009
Leko,P vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
2nd Pearl Spring • 2009
Karpov,Ana vs Kasparov,G1/2-1/2
Blitz Match • 2009
Karpov,Ana vs Kasparov,G0-1
Blitz Match • 2009
Karpov,Ana vs Kasparov,G1-0
Rapid Match • 2009
Karpov,Ana vs Kasparov,G0-1
Rapid Match • 2009
Dautov,R vs Navara,D1-0
Olympiad • 2002
Kasparov, Gary vs Kasimdzhanov, Rustam1-0
Hoogovens • 1999
Euwe, Max vs Keres, Paul1/2-1/2
Candidats Tournament • 1953
Euwe, Max vs Smyslov, Vassily0-1
Candidats Tournament • 1953
Euwe, Max vs Najdorf, Miguel1/2-1/2
Venice • 1948
Keymer,Vincent vs Grandelius,N1-0
26th Sigeman & Co 2021 • 2021

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