1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Nf3 O-O 6. Be2 e5 7. O-O Nc6 8. d5 Ne7 9. Ne1
Chess openings · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation · E98
King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Classical System
3,407 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Nf3 O-O 6. Be2 e5 7. O-O Nc6 8. d5 Ne7 9. Ne1. White wins 54%, draws 5%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 0 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 11 | – |
| 1600–1999 | 576 | 53%43% |
| 2000 and up | 2,820 | 54%41% |
| All ratings | 3,407 | 54%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,063 | 53%43% |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 54%41% |
| Rapid | 230 | 57%37% |
| Classical | 10 | – |