Van Geet Opening: Grünfeld Defense

ECO B01

Move order

1. e4 d5 2. Nc3 dxe4 3. Nxe4 e5

Van Geet Opening: Grünfeld Defense (B01)abcdefgh12345678

Ideas

ECO B covers semi-open games after 1. e4 where Black does not reply …e5. White stakes a claim in the center and opens lines for the bishop and queen. The variation is defined by a short, recognizable move order. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.

Play this opening against Maia