D97

Prins Variation, Grunfeld

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Qb3 dxc4 6. Qxc4 O-O 7. e4 Na6

Opening moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Qb3 dxc4 6. Qxc4 O-O 7. e4 Na6. This position is classified under ECO code D97.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

D97

Category Volume D

Opening Family

Grunfeld Defense

Position (FEN)

r1bq1rk1/ppp1ppbp/n4np1/8/2QPP3/2N2N2/PP3PPP/R1B1KB1R w KQ - 1 8

Lichess Stats

Across 13 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 46%, Black wins 38%, and 15% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Be2, played in 46% of games, followed by e5 and Qb3.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 13 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

46%

15%

38%

White wins 46% Draws 15% Black wins 38%

13 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Be2

Qb3

Qa4

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