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Grunfeld: Best Opening Ever!

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NM nOcHeaTiNgKiD
Oct 17, 2014
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NM Mr_Penings
Oct 17, 2014
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#2

I disagree, bro. If it's the best opening ever, why isn't it the most popular?

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CM AyoDub
Oct 17, 2014
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#3

I think it's theoretically great, but practically..not so much. I mean, the huge amount of theory you ned to play the gruenfeld well is ridiculous when compared to any opening, and yet you can't even be sure of reaching a gruenfeld and need an additional extra system to play against 3.Nf3 and other moves.

I've always kind of wanted to play it, but couldn't help but wonder if equalising is really worth the huge amount of learning and upkeep the gruenfeld requires at amatuer level.

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toiyabe
Oct 17, 2014
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#4

Ruy Lopez is the best opening ever. 

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emptygraves7i5a
Oct 17, 2014
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#5

It's the choice for Black against 1.d4 in GM Larry Kaufman's book.  http://www.amazon.com/Kaufman-Repertoire-Black-White-User-friendly/dp/9056913719

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Josana
Jan 13, 2016
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#6

Yes.why.black is Ok.spanish and....french are gooood,also.