Grünfeld Defense: Lutikov Variation

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.f3

ECO D80

The Grünfeld Defense: Lutikov Variation is a chess opening line in the Grünfeld Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.f3.

It is catalogued under code D80 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move f3 is chosen by White on move 4.

One named continuation branches from this position: the Murrey Attack.

Named variations

• Grünfeld Defense: Lutikov Variation, Murrey Attack — ECO D80

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