The Gruenfeld Defence - Chess Forums

ravster

Aug 9, 2010

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#1

Hi again chess.com!

I was wondering if somebody here on this site could be able to help me with a new opening i would like to learn (called the Gruenfeld Defence). All i would like is relevant depth so that i would be able to play the defence against anybody my skill and get into the middlegame with at least an equal position. My knowledge on the opening is qutie limited, with fragments of knowledge on the Exchange Variation, but if someone could explain the moves/ideas it well to me (as well as other variations), it would be so greatly appreciated as i hope to finally find a dynamic defence to 1. d4 (a personal pet-hate of mine!)

Thanks,
Ravi

Dwell

Aug 9, 2010

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#2

I'll let somebody more well versed in the opening try this one on for size, but just be aware you've asked a pretty difficult question. There are a lot of good tries for white against the Grunfeld, and the theory runs sharp and deep.

This is a bit like asking somebody to jump in and give you, really quickly, just the basics of gravitational physics, so you could go ahead and at least pass introductory grad level courses at MIT.

NM ozzie_c_cobblepot

Aug 9, 2010

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#3

Look up some games in Games Explorer.

Gogopex

Aug 10, 2010

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#4

I’m currently learning The Grünfeld Defence. Here’s my way to do so:

I’m going through the main variations with ChessBase (starter edition), trying to see which are the ones who fits my style the best.

Since I’m just a beginner, it’s impossible for me to get the very meaning of every moves, therefore I’m also reading a grünfeld-related book which explains quite goodly the concepts behind each and every variations. (“La grünfeld expliquée”, from Valentin Bogdanov, in french.)

In two weeks or so, when I’ll feel like I got the concept of this defence, I’ll most probably write down my thoughts about the opening, my favorites variations, wich one I’ld like to test etc...

With that, you'll in all probability be well-prepared against anyone of your skill, and be able to get an equal or even a slight advantage when entering midgame.

I’m not claiming it’s the best way to learn this opening (surely not), just the one I’m employing.

Hope I helped.

EDIT: I'm a bit off-talk, and my grammar is terrible for sure, but hey, it's my first post. :o