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Classical Variation

The main line where Black breaks in the center with ...e5.

Move-by-Move Analysis

1.d4 - Controls the center.

1...Nf6 - Indian Defense.

2.c4 - White gains queenside space.

2...g6 - King's Indian! Black prepares to fianchetto.

3.Nc3 - White develops and supports e4.

3...Bg7 - Black fianchettoes the bishop.

4.e4 - White builds a big center.

4...d6 - Black supports e5 break.

5.Nf3 - White develops naturally.

5...O-O - Black castles kingside.

6.Be2 - White develops the bishop.

6...e5 - Classical! Black breaks in the center.

White's plans: Play d5 to close the center. Attack on the queenside with c5 or play positionally.

Black's plans: Attack on the kingside with ...f5, ...Ng4, ...Rf7-g7. Classic KID attack.

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