Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Seville Variation

The Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Seville Variation is a chess opening that involves a strategic pawn exchange in the center, leading to complex positions with active piece play.

1. d4 2. Nf6 3. c4 4. g6 5. Nc3 6. d5 7. cxd5 8. Nxd5 9. e4 10. Nxc3 11. bxc3 12. Bg7 13. Bc4 14. c5 15. Ne2 16. Nc6 17. Be3 18. O-O 19. O-O 20. Bg4 21. f3 22. Na5 23. Bxf7+

The Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Seville Variation begins with a pawn exchange in the center, resulting in an open position where both players have opportunities for active piece development. Black's move c5 challenges White's central pawn on d4, aiming to undermine White's control and potentially gain counterplay. White's response with Bc4 aims to develop the bishop actively and prepare for castling.

Black continues with Nc6, reinforcing the pressure on the d4 pawn and preparing to castle. White's move Be3 solidifies the control over the d4 pawn and prepares for further development. Black then castles kingside, ensuring the safety of the king and connecting the rooks.

White's move O-O-O signals a kingside castling as well, securing the king and preparing for potential attacks. Black's move Bg4 pins the knight on f3, potentially disrupting White's development plans. White responds with f3, breaking the pin and reinforcing the control over the e4 square.

Black's move Na5 aims to challenge the bishop on c4 and potentially exchange it, weakening White's control over the center. White's move Bxf7+ sacrifices the bishop for the knight, aiming to disrupt Black's king position and potentially gain an advantage in the ensuing complications.

Overall, the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Seville Variation leads to dynamic positions with active piece play, where both sides have opportunities for strategic maneuvering and tactical complications.

Frequency: 7.9 %Stockfish score: 0.6, depth 20
Games Statistics:
White/Draws/Black
33.3%
30.8%
35.9%
Bookmoves score:
RateWhiteBlack
0...1800--
1800...2000--
2000...220050.754.5
2200...250053.952.2
2500...56.546.9