E81

King's Indian Defense: Pinning Rook

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. f3 O-O 6. Be3 c5 7. d5 e6 8. Qd2 exd5 9. exd5 Re8

Opening moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. f3 O-O 6. Be3 c5 7. d5 e6 8. Qd2 exd5 9. exd5 Re8. This position is classified under ECO code E81.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

E81

Category Volume E

Opening Family

King's Indian Defense

Position (FEN)

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Lichess Stats

Across 4 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 50%, Black wins 25%, and 25% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is O-O-O, played in 75% of games, followed by Bd3.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 4 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

50%

25%

White wins 50% Draws 25% Black wins 25%

4 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

O-O-O

Bd3

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