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Grünfeld Defense

Brinckmann Attack, Grünfeld Gambit, Capablanca Variation

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  1. 1.d4Nf6
  2. 2.c4g6
  3. 3.Nc3d5
  4. 4.Bf4Bg7
  5. 5.e3O-O
  6. 6.Rc1
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A Grünfeld Gambit line in which White declines the c7-pawn for now with 6. Rc1, adding pressure on the c-file; Black usually strikes back with 6...c5.

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About the Capablanca Variation

The Capablanca Variation declines the immediate pawn grab with 6. Rc1. The rook move adds support on the c-file before White commits to winning material. Black most often counters with 6...c5, and 6. Rc1 c5 7. dxc5 Be6 is the Botvinnik Variation. The quieter 6...c6 is the second choice, and White scores well against it. The rarer 6...dxc4 has given Black good results. Engines rate the position as balanced.

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