King's Indian Attack, with Bf5
What is the King's Indian Attack, with Bf5?
The King's Indian Attack, with Bf5 is a chess opening that begins with 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 c6 4. O-O Bf5. It is classified under ECO A07 and has 5 named variations. Black chooses it with the move Bf5.
Moves: 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 c6 4. O-O Bf5
ECO: A07
Chosen by: Black
Main variations
1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 c6 4. O-O Bf5 5. d3 h6
1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 c6 4. O-O Bf5 5. d3 e6 6. Nbd2
1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 c6 4. O-O Bf5 5. d3 e6 6. Nh4
1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 c6 4. O-O Bf5 5. d3 h6 6. c4 dxc4
All 5 variations
| ECO | Variation | Moves |
|---|---|---|
| A07 | Main line | 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 c6 4. O-O Bf5 |
| A07 | Main line | 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 c6 4. O-O Bf5 5. d3 h6 |
| A07 | Main line | 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 c6 4. O-O Bf5 5. d3 e6 6. Nbd2 |
| A07 | Main line | 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 c6 4. O-O Bf5 5. d3 e6 6. Nh4 |
| A07 | Main line | 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 c6 4. O-O Bf5 5. d3 h6 6. c4 dxc4 |
How to learn an opening
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