Tree path 4 levels Indian Defense: West Indian Defense › King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation › Classical Fianchetto › King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Variation
- Caissa Codex
- Indian Defense: West Indian Defense E60
- King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation E60
- Classical Fianchetto E67
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King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Variation
Overview
King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E68), 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 15 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nf3 Bg7 4. g3 O-O 5. Bg2 d6 6. O-O Nbd7 7. Nc3 e5 8. e4.
The line refines King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Fianchetto, which traces back to the root opening Indian Defense: West Indian Defense.
It continues primarily into one named line, King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Main Line.
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- ECO code
- E68
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 15
- Direct variations
- 1
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Statistics from Lichess
266,493 games · White 49.5% / Draw 6.6% / Black 43.9%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| exd4 | 102,834 | |
| c6 | 73,394 | |
| Re8 | 39,971 | |
| a5 | 10,836 | |
| a6 | 10,686 | |
| h6 | 6,763 | |
| Ne8 | 4,747 | |
| Qe7 | 4,538 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:08:50
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