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Grünfeld Defense: Lutikov Variation
Overview
Grünfeld Defense: Lutikov Variation is a specific line in the Closed & Semi-Closed Games family (ECO D80), 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 7 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. f3.
The line is a first-level refinement of Grünfeld Defense.
It continues primarily into one named line, Murrey Attack.
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- ECO code
- D80
- Group
- Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
- Plies
- 7
- Parent
- Grünfeld Defense
- Direct variations
- 1
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Statistics from Lichess
69,334 games · White 47.6% / Draw 4.5% / Black 47.9%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bg7 | 54,612 | |
| c5 | 6,306 | |
| dxc4 | 3,140 | |
| c6 | 2,957 | |
| Bf5 | 614 | |
| Nc6 | 594 | |
| e6 | 554 | |
| a6 | 211 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:43:01
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