Tree path 4 levels Zukertort Opening › Zukertort Opening › King's Indian Attack › with Bf5
- Chess Codex
- Zukertort Opening A04
- Zukertort Opening A05
- King's Indian Attack A05
- with Bf5 A07 you are here
King's Indian Attack, with Bf5
Overview
King's Indian Attack, with Bf5 is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A07), 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 8 plies — specifically the moves 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 c6 4. O-O Bf5.
The line refines King's Indian Attack, which traces back to the root opening Zukertort Opening.
The line splits into 3 documented sub-systems: King's Indian Attack, with Bf5, King's Indian Attack, with Bf5, King's Indian Attack, with Bf5.
Together the deeper variations number 5 across the full subtree.
Explore the position on the interactive board, study its real-world results from Lichess, and challenge the engine when you are ready.
- ECO code
- A07
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 8
- Parent
- King's Indian Attack
- Direct variations
- 3
- Total in subtree
- 5
This overview is generated automatically from the opening's metadata. Know this line well? Write a description — submissions are reviewed before publishing.
Statistics from Lichess
451,969 games · White 49.6% / Draw 7.3% / Black 43.1%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| d3 | 261,048 | |
| d4 | 78,952 | |
| c4 | 64,626 | |
| b3 | 23,796 | |
| c3 | 6,611 | |
| Re1 | 4,806 | |
| Nh4 | 2,568 | |
| h3 | 1,951 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:37:59
Write a description
Markdown supported (headings ###, bold, lists, links).
Submissions are reviewed before publishing.