Tree path 6 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Indian Defense › Normal Variation › Benoni Defense › Czech Benoni Defense › Benoni Defense: King's Indian System
- Chess Codex
- Queen's Pawn Game A40
- Indian Defense A45
- Normal Variation A50
- Benoni Defense A56
- Czech Benoni Defense A56
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Benoni Defense: King's Indian System
Overview
Benoni Defense: King's Indian System is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A56), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
It begins with 10 plies and takes 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 e5 4. Nc3 d6 5. e4 g6 to reach the canonical position.
The line refines Benoni Defense: Czech Benoni Defense, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- A56
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 10
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Statistics from Lichess
66,341 games · White 48.2% / Draw 5.2% / Black 46.6%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bd3 | 16,293 | |
| f4 | 9,390 | |
| Nf3 | 8,929 | |
| Bg5 | 7,562 | |
| Be2 | 6,991 | |
| h3 | 5,532 | |
| g3 | 4,415 | |
| f3 | 3,496 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:11:47
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