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- Zukertort Opening A04
- Zukertort Opening A05
- King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense A05
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King's Indian Attack: Smyslov Variation
Overview
King's Indian Attack: Smyslov Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A05), 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.
Play reaches this position via 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 g6 3. b4, after 5 plies of opening development.
The line refines King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense, which traces back to the root opening Zukertort Opening.
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- ECO code
- A05
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 5
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Statistics from Lichess
27,585 games · White 53.9% / Draw 7.1% / Black 39.0%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bg7 | 25,550 | |
| d5 | 546 | |
| a5 | 344 | |
| d6 | 314 | |
| b5 | 251 | |
| c6 | 169 | |
| e6 | 151 | |
| b6 | 144 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:36:39
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