King's Indian: Makagonov, 5...O-O

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Opening Overview: King's Indian: Makagonov, 5...O-O

By playing O-O, the player enters the King's Indian: Makagonov, 5...O-O, a setup within the King's Indian Defense complex. While c5 is the consensus choice, O-O offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move tucks the King away.

Key Plans

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

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Data analysis shows a 43% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Stockfish Analysis of King's Indian: Makagonov, 5...O-O:
+0.64 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for King's Indian: Makagonov, 5...O-O

  • ECO Code: E71
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 43% / B: 30%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: None
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