E84
King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Panno Main Line
Key moves: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.f3
The Sämisch Variation features the aggressive f3, supporting the centre and preparing for a kingside pawn storm or positional play. It's one of the most critical tests of the King's Indian.
History & Notable Players
Named after Fritz Sämisch. It's been a favoured weapon against the KID at the highest levels.
Top Players in this Opening
Related Openings
E80 - King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation90E81 - King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack392E82 - King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Double Fianchetto45E83 - King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Yates Defense51E85 - King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Orthodox Variation43E86 - King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation55E87 - King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Closed Variation65E88 - E8858E89 - King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line44
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