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King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Orthodox Variation

ECO E8512 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. f3 O-O 6. Be3 e5

The King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Orthodox Variation (E85) reaches this position after 12 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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