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King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Flexible Defense
Overview
King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Flexible Defense is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E73), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Indian Defenses group covers Indian defences — hypermodern lines where Black challenges the centre with pieces rather than pawns.
The line arises from 12 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Be2 O-O 6. Bg5 h6.
The line refines King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, which traces back to the root opening Indian Defense: West Indian Defense.
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- ECO code
- E73
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 12
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Statistics from Lichess
113,166 games · White 53.1% / Draw 5.6% / Black 41.3%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Be3 | 92,964 | |
| Bh4 | 12,323 | |
| Bf4 | 6,529 | |
| Bxf6 | 755 | |
| Bd2 | 373 | |
| Qd2 | 105 | |
| h4 | 41 | |
| Bc1 | 30 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:45:02
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