E81
King's Indian Defense: Samisch Variation, Normal Defense
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. f3 O-O
The King's Indian Defense: Samisch Variation, Normal Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code E81. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. f3 O-O.
It belongs to the King's Indian Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.
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