King's Indian Attack: Spassky Variation

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Opening Overview: King's Indian Attack: Spassky Variation

By playing b5, the player enters the King's Indian Attack: Spassky Variation, a system within the King's Indian Attack complex. Instead of the standard d5, the player opts for b5. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move challenges the opponent.

Critical Concepts

  • Emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Data analysis shows a 33% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Reti: KIA, Spassky, Reti: King's Indian attack, Spassky's variation

Stockfish Analysis of King's Indian Attack: Spassky Variation:
-0.27 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for King's Indian Attack: Spassky Variation

  • ECO Code: A05
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 33% / B: 39%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Reti: KIA, Spassky, Reti: King's Indian attack, Spassky's variation
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