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King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Byrne Defense

ECO E8114 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. f3 O-O 6. Be3 c6 7. Bd3 a6

The King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Byrne Defense (E81) reaches this position after 14 half-moves, with White to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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