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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: Wahls Defense
Overview
King's Indian Attack: Wahls Defense 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.
The line arises from 10 plies — specifically the moves 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 g6 3. Bg2 Bg7 4. O-O O-O 5. d3 d5.
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
- 10
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Statistics from Lichess
499,352 games · White 48.4% / Draw 6.8% / Black 44.8%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nbd2 | 281,572 | |
| Nc3 | 57,708 | |
| c3 | 56,367 | |
| c4 | 38,161 | |
| Re1 | 18,714 | |
| Bg5 | 12,404 | |
| e4 | 9,787 | |
| h3 | 5,506 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:36:48
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