King's Indian: 4.e4 d6 5.Bd3

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Opening Overview: King's Indian: 4.e4 d6 5.Bd3

By playing Bd3, the player enters the King's Indian: 4.e4 d6 5.Bd3, a system within the King's Indian Defense complex. Instead of the standard Bg5, the player opts for Bd3. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move controls key diagonals.

Critical Concepts

  • Focus on maneuvering and wing expansion.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Locked Center, Fianchetto

From here, play often proceeds with e5 or O-O, leading into the King's Indian. Data analysis shows a 38% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of King's Indian: 4.e4 d6 5.Bd3:
+0.12 Balanced
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Technical Details for King's Indian: 4.e4 d6 5.Bd3

  • ECO Code: E70
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 38% / B: 36%
  • Moves: 14
  • Aliases: None
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