Tree path 9 levels Indian Defense: West Indian Defense › King's Indian Defense › Normal Variation › King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation › Rare Defenses › King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation › King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation › King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation › Ukrainian Defense
E94

King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Ukrainian Defense

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Overview

King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Ukrainian Defense is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E94), 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 14 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Nf3 O-O 6. Be2 e5 7. O-O a5.

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

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ECO code
E94
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Plies
14
Parent
King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation

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