King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Immediate Fianchetto

ECO E60

Move order

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. g3

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Ideas

ECO E covers Indian defenses and related systems where Black fianchettoes or pressures the center from the flanks. White builds a pawn center and keeps the position more closed than after 1. e4. The variation is defined by a short, recognizable move order. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.

Play this opening against Maia