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King's Indian Defense: Smyslov Variation

ECO E619 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. Nf3 d6 5. Bg5

The King's Indian Defense: Smyslov Variation (E61) reaches this position after 9 half-moves, with Black 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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