Chess openings

King's Indian Defense

King's Indian Defense (E61) starts 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3. In 36,631 games between strong players, White wins 46%, 12% are drawn and Black wins 41%; the most played move is 3…Bg7 (68%).

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1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3

ECO
E61
Games between strong players
36,631
To move
Black
46%41%

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

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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…Bg768% (24,719)47%42%–
3…d530% (11,094)45%16%39%Grünfeld Defense
3…d62% (628)49%44%–
3…c51% (180)51%41%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Indian Defense: West Indian Defense 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6

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Every King's Indian Defense line

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