Tree path 4 levels Grünfeld Defense › Exchange Variation › Classical Variation › Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Spassky Variation
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Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Spassky Variation
Overview
Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Spassky Variation is a specific line in the Closed & Semi-Closed Games family (ECO D87), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Closed & Semi-Closed Games group covers closed and semi-closed games — 1.d4 systems characterised by long strategic manoeuvring rather than early tactics.
It is reached after 16 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. cxd5 Nxd5 5. e4 Nxc3 6. bxc3 Bg7 7. Bc4 c5 8. Ne2 O-O.
The line refines Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Classical Variation, which traces back to the root opening Grünfeld Defense.
It continues primarily into one named line, Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Sokolsky Variation.
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- ECO code
- D87
- Group
- Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
- Plies
- 16
- Direct variations
- 1
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Statistics from Lichess
323,577 games · White 47.6% / Draw 7.3% / Black 45.1%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| O-O | 200,325 | |
| Be3 | 112,278 | |
| d5 | 3,075 | |
| h4 | 2,926 | |
| Rb1 | 1,268 | |
| Bb2 | 1,060 | |
| e5 | 919 | |
| f3 | 644 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:12:41
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