Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense, Main Line
- 1.d4Nf6
- 2.c4g6
- 3.Nc3Bg7
- 4.e4d6
- 5.Nf3O-O
- 6.Be2e5
- 7.O-ONbd7
- 8.Re1c6
- 9.Bf1a5
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The E96 main line of the King's Indian Positional Defense, where Black meets 8. Re1 and 9. Bf1 with ...c6 and ...a5 and keeps the center tense.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the Main Line
This Main Line of the Positional Defense, classified as E96, arises after 8. Re1 c6 9. Bf1 a5. With the rook on e1 and the bishop retreated to f1, White reinforces e4 and leaves the central tension unresolved. Black's ...c6 and ...a5 claim queenside space without committing the e5-pawn. The 7...Nbd7 setup was once the main line of the Classical King's Indian, but 7...Nc6 has since overtaken it in popularity.
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