Neo-Grünfeld Defense: with Nf3
Overview
Neo-Grünfeld Defense: with Nf3 sits at the top of the Closed & Semi-Closed Games tree, indexed as ECO D70.
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 6 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nf3 d5.
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- ECO code
- D70
- Group
- Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
- Plies
- 6
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Statistics from Lichess
830,627 games · White 50.2% / Draw 5.9% / Black 43.8%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 399,464 | |
| cxd5 | 157,408 | |
| g3 | 110,954 | |
| e3 | 81,198 | |
| Bg5 | 36,554 | |
| Bf4 | 21,203 | |
| c5 | 8,769 | |
| Nbd2 | 3,592 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:30:36
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