Torre Attack, Grünfeld Variation, Main Line
- 1.d4Nf6
- 2.Nf3g6
- 3.Bg5Bg7
- 4.Nbd2d5
- 5.e3O-O
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Main line of the Torre Attack's Grünfeld Variation: Black castles behind a kingside fianchetto while White develops quietly behind the d4-e3 chain.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the Main Line
With 5...O-O Black completes the fianchetto setup, and White must now choose where to place the light-squared bishop. 6. Bd3 is the most common choice, ahead of 6. Be2. 6. c4 is a less frequent reply that adds pressure on d5 and moves the game closer to Grünfeld territory. The engine also favors 6. h3, which gives the g5-bishop a retreat square. It rates the position as roughly balanced, though White scores slightly better in practice.