E60

King's Indian Defense: Santasiere Variation

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nf3 Bg7 4. b4

The King's Indian Defense: Santasiere Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code E60. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nf3 Bg7 4. b4.

It belongs to the King's Indian Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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