E70

King's Indian Defense

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4

The King's Indian Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code E70. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4.

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