Tree path 4 levels Indian Defense: West Indian Defense › King's Indian Defense › Semi-Classical Variation › Exchange Variation
- Chess Codex
- Indian Defense: West Indian Defense E60
- King's Indian Defense E61
- Semi-Classical Variation E61
- Exchange Variation E61 you are here
King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Exchange Variation
Overview
King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Exchange Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E61), 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 16 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. Nf3 O-O 5. e3 d6 6. Be2 Nbd7 7. O-O e5 8. dxe5 dxe5.
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
- E61
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 16
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Statistics from Lichess
39,371 games · White 41.5% / Draw 6.1% / Black 52.4%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11,966 | |
| Qc2 | 9,866 | |
| b3 | 8,545 | |
| Nd5 | 2,123 | |
| a3 | 1,179 | |
| h3 | 1,144 | |
| Bd2 | 916 | |
| Rb1 | 797 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:13:24
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