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King's Indian Defense1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7
Fianchetto Variation1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.Nf3 d6 5.g3 O-O
In most defenses to 1.d4, Black fights tooth and nail to prevent an early e4 by White. In the King's Indian, Black allows e4 and then hits back at the center. Four Pawns' Attack1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.f4
Saemisch Variation1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.f3
Classical Variation1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Nf3
For more about the Classical Variation, see Opening Tutorial : Kings Indian Defense - Classical Variation (offsite). Example game(s)
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