King's Indian Defense: Classical Variation (E92)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.23

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 36.4% Draws: 35.5% Black Wins: 28.1%

Strategic Overview

The King's Indian Defense: Classical Variation (ECO code E92) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Nf3 O-O 6. Be2
UCI Move Path
d2d4 g8f6 c2c4 g7g6 b1c3 f8g7 e2e4 d7d6 g1f3 e8g8 f1e2
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation (E90)