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E62

King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Simagin Variation

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Overview

King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Simagin Variation is a named branch in the Indian Defenses group of chess theory, classified under ECO E62.

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

The line arises from 14 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. Nf3 d6 5. g3 O-O 6. Bg2 Nc6 7. O-O Bg4.

In the opening tree, this line branches off from King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Delayed Fianchetto, part of the broader Indian Defense: West Indian Defense system.

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ECO code
E62
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Plies
14
Parent
King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Delayed Fianchetto

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