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Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Modern Defense
Overview
Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Modern Defense is a named branch in the Closed & Semi-Closed Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO D77.
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 12 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. g3 Bg7 4. Bg2 O-O 5. O-O d5 6. c4 dxc4.
It branches immediately from Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation in the opening tree.
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- ECO code
- D77
- Group
- Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
- Plies
- 12
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Statistics from Lichess
228,687 games · White 48.8% / Draw 6.8% / Black 44.3%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Na3 | 65,118 | |
| Nc3 | 57,072 | |
| Ne5 | 46,378 | |
| Qc2 | 22,755 | |
| Nbd2 | 15,427 | |
| Qa4 | 10,667 | |
| a4 | 5,785 | |
| e3 | 1,902 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:42:52
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