Tree path 2 levels Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation › Polgar Variation
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Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Polgar Variation
Overview
Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Polgar Variation is a specific line in the Closed & Semi-Closed Games family (ECO D77), 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.
Play reaches this position via 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. g3 Bg7 4. Bg2 O-O 5. O-O d5 6. c4 Nc6, after 12 plies of opening development.
The line is a first-level refinement of Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation.
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- ECO code
- D77
- Group
- Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
- Plies
- 12
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Statistics from Lichess
45,191 games · White 50.0% / Draw 6.7% / Black 43.3%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| cxd5 | 21,071 | |
| Nc3 | 14,642 | |
| b3 | 2,446 | |
| Nbd2 | 1,756 | |
| Ne5 | 1,038 | |
| c5 | 856 | |
| e3 | 826 | |
| Qc2 | 681 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:42:55
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