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Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation

ECO D858 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. cxd5 Nxd5

The Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (D85) 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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