A08

King's Indian Attack: Sicilian Variation

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Overview

King's Indian Attack: Sicilian Variation sits at the top of the Flank Openings tree, indexed as ECO A08.

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

The line arises from 15 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 e6 2. d3 d5 3. Nd2 Nf6 4. Ngf3 c5 5. g3 Nc6 6. Bg2 Be7 7. O-O O-O 8. Re1.

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ECO code
A08
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
15

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