ECO code: E91
Opening Name: King's Indian Defense, Main Line with 6.Be2 c5 7.d5 e6
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Nf3 O-O 6. Be2 c5 7. d5 e6
Description: This position arises from the classical King's Indian Defense where Black challenges White's strong center with an immediate ...c5 followed by ...e6. The move 7...e6 is characteristic of Black's attempt to undermine White's advanced d5-pawn and open lines for counterplay. Black aims to strike at White's central space advantage rather than directly occupying the center.
Characteristic of the Move: The move 7...e6 prepares to challenge the d5-pawn and supports potential ...exd5 exchanges, aiming to break down White's central control. It also opens the diagonal for Black's dark-squared bishop and increases central tension.
Attacking or Defensive: As Black, this sequence is part of a dynamic counterattacking strategy. Black concedes space but plans to undermine White's center and seek active piece play. White, on the other hand, maintains a spatial advantage and typically adopts a more positional, space-gaining approach, preparing for potential kingside attacks or central breakthroughs.
Center Control: This line heavily revolves around the battle for the center. White has a strong pawn on d5, exerting central control, while Black challenges it with ...c5 and ...e6, aiming to destabilize White's center rather than occupying it directly early on.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
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Puzzle 1 of 2 - Move #35 black