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E64

King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hungarian Variation

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Overview

King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hungarian Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E64), 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.

It is reached after 14 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nf3 Bg7 4. g3 d6 5. Bg2 O-O 6. O-O Nbd7 7. Nc3 a6.

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

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ECO code
E64
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Plies
14
Parent
King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation

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