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Neo-Grünfeld Defense

Delayed Exchange Variation

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  1. 1.d4Nf6
  2. 2.c4g6
  3. 3.Nf3Bg7
  4. 4.g3O-O
  5. 5.Bg2d5
  6. 6.cxd5Nxd5
  7. 7.O-O
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Neo-Grünfeld line in which White exchanges on d5 after Nf3, g3 and Bg2, then castles, leading to a roughly balanced maneuvering game over d4.

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About the Delayed Exchange Variation

The Delayed Exchange Variation arises when White exchanges on d5 only after Nf3, g3 and Bg2, then answers the recapture with 7. O-O instead of gaining time with e4. Black's knight stays centralized for the moment, and the play turns on pressure against d4. The most frequent reply is 7...c5, striking at d4 immediately. Close behind come 7...Nc6, also aimed at d4, the solid 7...c6, and 7...Nb6, retreating the knight. The engine assesses the position as roughly balanced.

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