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Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation

ECO D969 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Qb3

The Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation (D96) reaches this position after 9 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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