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Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Burille Variation

Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Burille Variation (D94) starts 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.e3. In 889 games between strong players, White wins 48%, 14% are drawn and Black wins 38%; the most played move is 5…O-O (94%).

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1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.e3

ECO
D94
Games between strong players
889
To move
Black
48%38%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
5…O-O94% (838)48%14%38%–
5…c53% (30)57%33%–
5…c62% (15)53%34%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.Nf3 Bg7

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