King's Indian Defense: Karpov System

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.h3 O-O 6.Be3

ECO E71

The King's Indian Defense: Karpov System is a chess opening line in the King's Indian Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.h3 O-O 6.Be3.

It is catalogued under code E71 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Be3 is chosen by White on move 6.

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