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KID Averbakh variation, 6. ...c5 and 7. ...h6

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Dzindo07
Jul 2, 2020
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#1

In the Averbakh variation of the Kings Indian after 6. ...c5 and 7. ...h6, the offered position arises and the recommended move is 11. Nf3, but my question is why can't white just take the pawn on c5?

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punter99
Jul 2, 2020
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#2

White can take the pawn, but it isn't very promising because Black wins the pawn back 

 

 

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Lion_kingkiller
Jul 2, 2020
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#3

Qb3 or b5 protect the pawn... even if White can do those moves. Averbakh pretty much refutes the KID... if e5 played, straight loss, if c5 played, probable loss. Check the Averbakh win ratio. Scores better than any variation, including Samich. And straightforward to play. KID buster.

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Dzindo07
Jul 3, 2020
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#4

Alright thanks for the input, was very helpful.