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King's Indian Attack

King's Indian Attack: what to play after c6?

Best move

Bg2+0.20

White to move. The engine's choice is Bg2 (+0.20).

Games played
4.97M
To move
White
Evaluation
+0.20
Depth
25

Game counts: Lichess opening book. Move ranking and evaluation: Stockfish. How this page is built

Stockfish's main line

For Bg2, Stockfish calculates Bg2 Bg4 O-O e6 h3 Bxf3. This is an illustrative continuation, not a forced sequence.

What else gets played here

Move choices from 4.97M games in the opening book, with the engine's evaluation of each.

MoveEvaluationPlayedGamesWhite score
Bg2Engine pick+0.2093%4.63M55%
d4+0.133%141K52%
d3+0.123%126K54%
c4+0.181%65K56%
a4-0.020%0—

Frequently asked questions

What is the best move for White in the King's Indian Attack?

Bg2 (+0.20). White to move. The engine's choice is Bg2 (+0.20).

How often does this position occur?

This position has been reached 4.97M times in the opening book.