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King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Orthodox Variation

King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Orthodox Variation (E85) starts 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.f3 O-O 6.Be3 e5. In 481 games between strong players, White wins 50%, 9% are drawn and Black wins 42%; the most played move is 7.d5 (53%).

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1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.f3 O-O 6.Be3 e5

ECO
E85
Games between strong players
481
To move
White
50%42%

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
7.d553% (257)50%41%King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Closed Variation
7.Nge243% (206)50%42%–
7.dxe52% (10)50%20%30%–
7.Qd21% (6)33%67%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.f3 O-O

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