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King's Indian Attack, with e6

What is the King's Indian Attack, with e6?

The King's Indian Attack, with e6 is a chess opening that begins with 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 e6. It is classified under ECO A07 and has 2 named variations. Black chooses it with the move e6.

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Moves: 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 e6

ECO: A07

Chosen by: Black

Main variations

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King's Indian Attack, with e6 A07
1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 e6 4. O-O Be7

All 2 variations

ECOVariationMoves
A07Main line1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 e6
A07Main line1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 e6 4. O-O Be7

How to learn an opening

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Opening lessons: Three golden opening rules · Scholar’s mate and how to stop it · Italian Game: plans, not just moves · Answering 1.d4: the Queen’s Gambit Declined · Meeting the Sicilian with 2.c3 · From moves to structures

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