E88

E88

Key moves: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.f3

The Sämisch Variation features the aggressive f3, supporting the centre and preparing for a kingside pawn storm or positional play. It's one of the most critical tests of the King's Indian.

History & Notable Players

Named after Fritz Sämisch. It's been a favoured weapon against the KID at the highest levels.

Best Games

Li, Q. vs Grischuk, Alexander1-0
Wch U10 • 1993★ Notable
Karpov, Anatoly vs Kasparov, Gary1/2-1/2
Reggio Emilia9192 • 1992★ Notable
Polugaevsky, Lev vs Geller, Efim P1/2-1/2
Petropolis Interzonal • 1973★ Notable
Morozevich,A vs Grischuk,A1-0
SportAccord Blindfold Men 2012 • 2012
Kamsky, Gata vs Kasparov, Gary0-1
Manila ol (Men) • 1992
Timman, Jan H vs Kasparov, Gary1-0
Paris Immopar rapid • 1991
Gulko, Boris F vs Kasparov, Gary1-0
Linares • 1990
Ivanchuk, Vassily vs Piket, Jeroen1/2-1/2
Tilburg • 1989
Timman, Jan H vs Kasparov, Gary0-1
World Cup • 1988
Kavalek, Lubomir vs Timman, Jan H0-1
Tilburg • 1980
Polugaevsky, Lev vs Geller, Efim P1-0
Portoroz playoff • 1973
Spassky, Boris V vs Timman, Jan H1-0
IBM • 1973
Polugaevsky, Lev vs Geller, Efim P1/2-1/2
URS-ch41 • 1973
Petrosian, Tigran V vs Reshevsky, Samuel Herman1-0
Tel Aviv olm fin-A • 1964
Tal, Mihail vs Gligoric, Svetozar1/2-1/2
Portoroz Interzonal • 1958
Alekhine, Alexander vs Euwe, Max1-0
Amsterdam m2 • 1926
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Le Quang Liem1-0
ECU Club Cup • 2006
Utnasunov,A vs Grischuk,A1-0
IV Russian Cup Final • 2000
Van der Sterren, Paul vs Kamsky, Gata1/2-1/2
Candidats FIDE m3 • 1994
Portisch, Lajos vs Sznapik, Aleksander1-0
Budapest zt-B • 1993

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