Grunfeld for Black – Part 2 + PGN July 16, 2025

Grünfeld for Black – Part 2: The Final Step Toward Mastery

GM Baadur Jobava, GM Luca Moroni, and IM Dragos Ceres are back to complete their groundbreaking Grünfeld Defense repertoire. After the success of Grünfeld for Black – Part 1, which focused on the sharp main line with 4.cxd5 and 5.e4, this second course gives you everything else you need to confidently play the Grünfeld against 1.d4.

From tricky sidelines to strategic systems that often get overlooked, this final installment closes every gap and builds a complete, fighting repertoire for Black.

🧠 What You Will Learn in Part 2

While Part 1 dealt with the most theoretical branch of the Grünfeld (4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4), Part 2 equips you to face every other serious attempt by White, including:

Sidelines like 4.Nf3, 4.Bf4, 4.Qb3, 4.Bg5
Positional systems like the Hungarian Variation
Aggressive weapons like 5.h4 or the Russian System
Solid options like the Smyslov Variation and Anti-c5 setups

✅ You’ll master how to respond to:
• 5.Qb3 (Russian System)
• 4.Bf4 (Hungarian Variation)
• 4.Bg5 (Averbakh System)
• 4.Nf3, 4.e3 and other quiet systems
• Rare and aggressive ideas like 5.h4 or 5.Bd2

♟️ What’s Included?

Grünfeld for Black – Part 2 includes:

• 12 Deeply Analyzed Theoretical Chapters
• 30 Interactive Test Positions – to sharpen your practical decision-making
• Memory Booster Database – reinforce key ideas and variations
• 3 Hours and 53 Minutes of Video – featuring GM Jobava, GM Moroni, and IM Ceres explaining each idea in their own style

🔑 Why This Course Stands Out

Too many Grünfeld repertoires focus on theory alone. This one is built for real-world success.

Authoritative but practical – Backed by elite-level preparation but presented in digestible form
Fresh and original – You’ll find new solutions to old problems
Perfect for ambitious players – Whether you’re 2000+ or pushing 2400, this is a repertoire you can trust long-term
Built by three chess minds with different strengths:
• Jobava’s creativity
• Moroni’s precision
• Ceres’ engine-backed clarity

As GM Jobava says:

“Personally, I used to avoid the Grünfeld because of the theoretical overload — but now I really enjoy it. And I think you will too.”

📚 Recap: Complete Grünfeld Repertoire

Grünfeld for Black – Part 1
Focus: 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4
Includes: 15 Theoretical Chapters, 20 Test Positions, Memory Booster, 3h45m Video

Grünfeld for Black – Part 2 (Current Course)
Focus: All Other White Systems
Includes: 12 Theoretical Chapters, 30 Test Positions, Memory Booster, 3h53m Video

Coming Soon: Anti-Grünfeld Repertoire – covering sidelines like 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.e3, 4.Bg5, 4.Bf4 etc.

💡 Is This Course for You?

If you:
• Want to play the Grünfeld but feel overwhelmed by theory
• Need a reliable answer to all sidelines
• Prefer clear plans over endless memorization
• Love dynamic and active positions