E81

King's Indian Defense: Queen Pivot

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. cxd5 a6 10. a4 Qa5 11. Ra3 Nbd7

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. cxd5 a6 10. a4 Qa5 11. Ra3 Nbd7. This position is classified under ECO code E81.

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ECO Code

E81

Category Volume E

Opening Family

King's Indian Defense

Position (FEN)

r1b2rk1/1p1n1pbp/p2p1np1/q1pP4/P3P3/R1N1BP2/1P1Q2PP/4KBNR w K - 3 12

Lichess Stats

Across 25 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 48%, Black wins 40%, and 12% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nh3, played in 48% of games, followed by Nge2 and Bd3.

Earlier cached observations; the current monthly sample contained no games for this position.

Small sample: 25 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

48%

12%

40%

White wins 48% Draws 12% Black wins 40%

25 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nh3

Nge2

Bd3

Bc4

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