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D94

Grünfeld Defense: Makogonov Variation

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Overview

Chess diagram: Grünfeld Defense: Makogonov Variation after 6. b4
After 6. b4

Grünfeld Defense: Makogonov Variation (ECO D94) is a variation of Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Burille Variation, reached after 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. e3 O-O 6. b4 — 6 moves.

In 15,879 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 48.6%, Black 44.1% and 7.3% were drawn. Black's most played move here is 6…a5, in 34% of those games.

ECO code
D94
Group
Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
Length
6 moves
Parent
Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Burille Variation

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Statistics from Lichess

15,879 games · White 48.6% / Draw 7.3% / Black 44.1%

MovesGamesW / D / B
a55,345
c63,195
b62,138
dxc41,638
Bg41,304
a6439
Be6282
Bf5268

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:33:21

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