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Grünfeld Defense: Counterthrust Variation

ECO E608 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. g3 Bg7 4. Bg2 d5

The Grünfeld Defense: Counterthrust Variation (E60) reaches this position after 8 half-moves, with White to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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