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Grünfeld Defense: Makogonov Variation

ECO D9411 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. e3 O-O 6. b4

The Grünfeld Defense: Makogonov Variation (D94) reaches this position after 11 half-moves, with Black 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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