King's Indian: 5.Be2 e5

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Opening Overview: King's Indian: 5.Be2 e5

"Instead of the usual c5, the player opts for e5. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move directly controls d4 and f4."

The move e5 signals the King's Indian: 5.Be2 e5, guiding the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: As the position develops, the priority becomes to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion. Plans should focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks and control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure..

Structure: The board features a Locked Center. With a draw rate of 28%, the position is sharp. Engines evaluate it at -0.04.

Stockfish Analysis of King's Indian: 5.Be2 e5:
-0.04 Balanced
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Technical Details for King's Indian: 5.Be2 e5

  • ECO Code: E73
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 35% / B: 36%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: None
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