Tree path 5 levels Grünfeld Defense › Three Knights Variation › Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation › Hungarian Attack › Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Hungarian Variation
- Chess Codex
- Grünfeld Defense D80
- Three Knights Variation D90
- Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation D90
- Hungarian Attack D92
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Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Hungarian Variation
Overview
Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Hungarian Variation is a specific line in the Closed & Semi-Closed Games family (ECO D93), 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.
The line arises from 11 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Bf4 O-O 6. e3.
The line refines Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Hungarian Attack, which traces back to the root opening Grünfeld Defense.
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- ECO code
- D93
- Group
- Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
- Plies
- 11
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Statistics from Lichess
453,716 games · White 46.6% / Draw 6.3% / Black 47.1%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| c5 | 219,897 | |
| c6 | 97,221 | |
| Bg4 | 35,679 | |
| dxc4 | 21,325 | |
| a6 | 14,590 | |
| b6 | 13,008 | |
| e6 | 10,649 | |
| Nc6 | 9,041 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:33:18
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