Grünfeld Defense: Brinckmann Attack, Grünfeld Gambit

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.Bf4 Bg7 5.e3 O-O

ECO D83

The Grünfeld Defense: Brinckmann Attack, Grünfeld Gambit is a chess opening line in the Grünfeld Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.Bf4 Bg7 5.e3 O-O.

It is catalogued under code D83 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move O-O is chosen by Black on move 5.

2 named continuations branch from this position, including the Botvinnik Variation and the Capablanca Variation.

Named variations

• Grünfeld Defense: Brinckmann Attack, Grünfeld Gambit, Botvinnik Variation — ECO D83
• Grünfeld Defense: Brinckmann Attack, Grünfeld Gambit, Capablanca Variation — ECO D83

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