1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. h3
Chess openings · King's Indian Defense · E71
King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation
15,506 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. h3. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 226 | 54%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,366 | 53%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 8,108 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 4,806 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 15,506 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,010 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 9,014 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 3,335 | 50%44% |
| Classical | 147 | 52%45% |