Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Polgar Variation

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.g3 Bg7 4.Bg2 O-O 5.O-O d5 6.c4 Nc6

ECO D77

The Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Polgar Variation is a chess opening line in the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation complex, reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.g3 Bg7 4.Bg2 O-O 5.O-O d5 6.c4 Nc6.

It is catalogued under code D77 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Nc6 is chosen by Black on move 6.

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