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King's Indian Attack: Spassky Variation

King's Indian Attack: Spassky Variation (A05) starts 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.g3 b5. In 1,758 games between strong players, White wins 45%, 14% are drawn and Black wins 41%; the most played move is 3.Bg2 (91%).

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1.Nf3 Nf6 2.g3 b5

ECO
A05
Games between strong players
1,758
To move
White
45%14%41%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
3.Bg291% (1,593)45%14%41%–
3.Na33% (48)54%15%31%–
3.d32% (38)42%50%–
3.a42% (27)44%19%37%–
3.e32% (27)56%19%25%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Zukertort Opening 1.Nf3

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