Chess Opening Theory/1. Nf3/1...d5/2. g3/2...c5/3. Bg2/3...Nc6/4. d4
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With 4. d4, White enters the reversed Grünfeld where play can be very sharp. The d-pawn immediately confronts Black's centre and forces a response.
Reversed Grünfeld | |
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
Moves: 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 c5 3. Bg2 Nc6 4. d4 |
Black may respond with 4...cxd4, entering a reversed exchange Grünfeld. However, they may also respond with 4...e6, discovering the f8-bishop's defense of the c4-pawn. The most common response is 4...Nf6.