King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation (E71)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.19

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 43.6% Draws: 25.6% Black Wins: 30.8%

Strategic Overview

The King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation (ECO code E71) 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. h3
UCI Move Path
d2d4 g8f6 c2c4 g7g6 b1c3 f8g7 e2e4 d7d6 h2h3
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

King's Indian Defense (E60)