A10

Grünfeld Defense: Counterthrust Variation

In this variation of the English Opening, Black adopts a hypermodern approach, allowing White to occupy the center with pawns while preparing to challenge it with active piece play. Key ideas include developing the dark-squared bishop to g7 and orchestrating a timely ...dxc4 to undermine White's pawn structure. This setup often leads to dynamic, imbalanced positions that appeal to players who enjoy tactical complexity and a counter-attacking style.

In this variation of the English Opening, Black adopts a hypermodern approach, allowing White to occupy the center with pawns while preparing to challenge it with active piece play.

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