Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.g3 Bg7 4.Bg2 O-O 5.O-O d5 6.c4

ECO D77

The Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation is a chess opening reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.g3 Bg7 4.Bg2 O-O 5.O-O d5 6.c4, catalogued under code D77 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move c4 is chosen by White on move 6.

3 named continuations branch from this position, including the Modern Defense and the Polgar Variation.

Named variations

• Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Modern Defense — ECO D77
• Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Polgar Variation — ECO D77
• Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Original Defense — ECO D78

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