King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation

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Opening Overview: King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation

The King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation (E70) is a distinct King's Indian Defense variation, defined by the move e4. Historically played by Hikaru Nakamura, this system highlights kingside pawn storms and hypermodern dynamism.

Strategic Context: Departing from the common King's Indian (Bf4), this line chooses e4. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move directly controls d5 and f5. Plans should focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks and control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure..

Next Steps: From here, play typically proceeds with O-O, leading into the King's Indian.

Data Analysis: Statistical models suggest White advantage (Eval: +1.10), with a high probability of a draw.

Also known as: King's Indian: 4.e4, Normal Variation, KID; E70, Normal Variation, KID; E70

Stockfish Analysis of King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation:
+1.10 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation

  • ECO Code: E70
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 46% / B: 24%
  • Moves: 11
  • Aliases: King's Indian: 4.e4, Normal Variation, KID; E70, Normal Variation, KID; E70
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