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King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Orthodox Variation, Bronstein Variation

ECO E8724 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. d5 Nh5 8. Qd2 Qh4+ 9. g3 Nxg3 10. Qf2 Nxf1 11. Qxh4 Nxe3 12. Ke2 Nxc4

The King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Orthodox Variation, Bronstein Variation (E87) reaches this position after 24 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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