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A07

King's Indian Attack: Keres Variation

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Overview

King's Indian Attack: Keres Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A07), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.

Play reaches this position via 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 Bg4 3. Bg2 Nd7, after 6 plies of opening development.

The line refines King's Indian Attack: Keres Variation, which traces back to the root opening Zukertort Opening.

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ECO code
A07
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
6
Parent
King's Indian Attack: Keres Variation

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