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Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Prins Variation
Overview
Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Prins Variation is a specific line in the Closed & Semi-Closed Games family (ECO D97), 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 14 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Qb3 dxc4 6. Qxc4 O-O 7. e4 Na6.
The line refines Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, which traces back to the root opening Grünfeld Defense.
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- ECO code
- D97
- Group
- Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
- Plies
- 14
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Statistics from Lichess
12,670 games · White 47.0% / Draw 6.8% / Black 46.1%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Be2 | 8,011 | |
| e5 | 1,884 | |
| Be3 | 1,062 | |
| Bf4 | 568 | |
| h3 | 432 | |
| Bg5 | 219 | |
| Qb3 | 171 | |
| a3 | 119 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:01:08
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