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King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line

ECO E8916 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. f3 O-O 6. Be3 e5 7. Nge2 c6 8. d5 cxd5

The King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (E89) reaches this position after 16 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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