King's Indian: Makagonov, 5...Nbd7

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Opening Overview: King's Indian: Makagonov, 5...Nbd7

By playing Nbd7, the player enters the King's Indian: Makagonov, 5...Nbd7, a setup within the King's Indian Defense complex. Instead of the standard c5, the player opts for Nbd7. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move fights for central squares.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks.
  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Locked Center, Fianchetto

Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Data analysis shows a 43% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of King's Indian: Makagonov, 5...Nbd7:
+0.41 Balanced
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Technical Details for King's Indian: Makagonov, 5...Nbd7

  • ECO Code: E71
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 43% / B: 35%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: None
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