King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation

ECO E73 · King's Indian Defense · positional · advanced

The King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation (E73) is a positional chess opening in the King's Indian Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Be2 O-O 6. Bg5. Early Bg5. Prophylactic approach. Recommended for advanced players.

Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Be2 O-O 6. Bg5

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