Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights, Classical (D94)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.08

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 40.0% Draws: 28.4% Black Wins: 31.6%

Strategic Overview

The Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights, Classical (ECO code D94) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. e3
UCI Move Path
d2d4 g8f6 c2c4 g7g6 b1c3 d7d5 g1f3 f8g7 e2e3
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (D90)