Tree path 4 levels Indian Defense: West Indian Defense › King's Indian Defense › Semi-Classical Variation › Benoni Variation
- Chess Codex
- Indian Defense: West Indian Defense E60
- King's Indian Defense E61
- Semi-Classical Variation E61
- Benoni Variation E60 you are here
King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation
Overview
King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E60), 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.
It begins with 12 plies and takes 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. Nf3 O-O 5. e3 d6 6. Be2 c6 to reach the canonical position.
The line refines King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, which traces back to the root opening Indian Defense: West Indian Defense.
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- ECO code
- E60
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 12
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Statistics from Lichess
93,851 games · White 46.6% / Draw 6.0% / Black 47.4%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| O-O | 78,268 | |
| h3 | 3,232 | |
| b3 | 3,054 | |
| Bd2 | 2,612 | |
| a3 | 1,427 | |
| h4 | 1,256 | |
| Qc2 | 918 | |
| e4 | 883 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:44:44
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