Van Geet Opening: Grünfeld Defense
1.e4 d5 2.Nc3 dxe4 3.Nxe4 e5
The Van Geet Opening: Grünfeld Defense is a chess opening line in the Van Geet Opening complex, reached after 1.e4 d5 2.Nc3 dxe4 3.Nxe4 e5.
It is catalogued under code B01 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).
The defining move e5 is chosen by Black on move 3.
One named continuation branches from this position: the Steiner Gambit.
Named variations
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