Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation
ECO D71
Move order
1. c4 Nf6 2. g3 g6 3. Bg2 Bg7 4. d4 d5 5. cxd5 Nxd5 6. Nf3
Ideas
ECO D covers queen-pawn games and closed structures, including many Gambits and the Queen's Gambit complex. White controls d5 without committing the d-pawn—the English family. This entry tracks a longer branch in the opening tree. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.