"Diverging from the common King's Indian Defense (Bg5), this line chooses f3. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move grabs space."
The move f3 signals the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: From here, play typically proceeds with a6 or c5, leading into the King's Indian. 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 30%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +0.43.
Also known as: King's Indian: Saemisch Variation, King's Indian Defense: Saemisch Variation, Saemisch Variation, KID; E80
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