Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights, with Bf4 and e3 (D93)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: -0.06

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 42.5% Draws: 23.7% Black Wins: 33.8%

Strategic Overview

The Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights, with Bf4 and e3 (ECO code D93) 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. Bf4 O-O 6. e3
UCI Move Path
d2d4 g8f6 c2c4 g7g6 b1c3 d7d5 g1f3 f8g7 c1f4 e8g8 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)