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E68

King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Variation

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Overview

King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E68), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Indian Defenses group covers Indian defences — hypermodern lines where Black challenges the centre with pieces rather than pawns.

The line arises from 15 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nf3 Bg7 4. g3 O-O 5. Bg2 d6 6. O-O Nbd7 7. Nc3 e5 8. e4.

The line refines King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Fianchetto, which traces back to the root opening Indian Defense: West Indian Defense.

It continues primarily into one named line, King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Main Line.

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ECO code
E68
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Plies
15
Parent
King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Fianchetto
Direct variations
1

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