1. d2d4  1... g8f6  2. c2c4  2... g7g6  3. b1c3  3... d7d5 The Grunfeld Defense has a deserved reputation as a reliable opening. 4. g1f3  4... f8g7  5. c1g5  5... f6e4  6. g5f4 A modern line. 6... e4c3  7. b2c3  7... c7c5  8. e2e3  8... d8a5  9. d1d2  9... c5d4  10. c3d4  10... a5d2  11. e1d2 Technically speaking, the trade of queens should be favorable for the second player. On the one hand she reduces the space deficit, while on the other—Black can dream about a favorable endgame, with a distant passer to appear on the queenside.