King's Indian: 4.g3 O-O

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Opening Overview: King's Indian: 4.g3 O-O

"While d6 is the consensus choice, O-O offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a statistically stronger weapon. This move tucks the King away. Note that engines consider this speculative, often preferring safer alternatives."

The move O-O signals the King's Indian: 4.g3 O-O, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Plans should focus on how to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 30%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.86.

Stockfish Analysis of King's Indian: 4.g3 O-O:
+0.86 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for King's Indian: 4.g3 O-O

  • ECO Code: E61
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 44% / B: 27%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: None
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